27 people died immediately in the Colectiv nightclub fire, with many more succumbing to inadequate medical care in the months that followed.
“When government fails, we all pay the price.”
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27 people died immediately in the Colectiv nightclub fire, with many more succumbing to inadequate medical care in the months that followed.
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Synopsis
On October 30, 2015, a fire at the Colectiv nightclub in Bucharest kills 27 people and injures 180 more. Investigative journalists from Gazeta Sporturilor begin to probe the Romanian healthcare system after learning that disinfectants used in hospitals are diluted. Their investigation reveals corruption involving Hexi Pharma, the supplier of these products. As public protests grow, the Minister of Health resigns, and a criminal investigation is launched against Hexi Pharma's CEO. The film documents the urgent calls for accountability in Romania's healthcare system.
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The GuardianReporters probe into a Romanian healthcare system riddled with corruption in this gripping but bleak documentary.
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Why Watch
- Follow Gazeta Sporturilor's investigation into healthcare corruption.
- See the impact of the Colectiv fire on public health policies.
- Meet the journalists uncovering the truth behind Hexi Pharma.
Did You Know
- The Colectiv nightclub fire killed 27 people immediately and 37 more later.
- Hexi Pharma falsified documentation for disinfectants used in hospitals.
- Collective was nominated for two Academy Awards in 2021, a first for Romania.
- The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 4, 2019.
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What event triggered the public health scandal in Romania?
The public health scandal was triggered by a fire at the Colectiv nightclub in Bucharest on October 30, 2015, which resulted in the deaths of 27 people and injured 180 more.
What was the role of Gazeta Sporturilor in the scandal?
Journalists from Gazeta Sporturilor investigated the mismanagement of healthcare and revealed that the disinfectants used in hospitals were diluted, leading to further deaths among burn victims.
What awards did Collective receive?
Collective received multiple accolades, including nominations for Best Documentary Feature and Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, and it won a Peabody Award.
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