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In 2019, journalists from Germany's Süddeutsche Zeitung investigate the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Their findings connect her murder to a web of political corruption and an arms dealer associated with the Iranian nuclear missile program. The film presents a detailed account of how this inquiry reveals the 'Ibiza-Gate' scandal, which involves Austrian Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache in a bribery scheme.
The documentary illustrates the dangers faced by journalists who expose corruption and the complex relationships between politics and organized crime in Europe. This investigation comes two years after the Panama Papers scandal, highlighting ongoing issues of transparency and accountability in governance.
Why Watch
- •Find out how Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder was linked to corruption.
- •See the connections between politics and organized crime in Europe.
- •Meet the journalists risking their lives for the truth.
Did You Know
•Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated in 2017.
•The 'Ibiza-Gate' scandal implicated Austrian Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache.
•The investigation links an arms dealer to the Iranian nuclear missile program.
•The film was directed by Daniel Andreas Sager and released in 2021.
Perfect For
Investigative journalismPolitical corruptionEuropean crime stories