Deep Dive: Keep Quiet (2016)
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Keep Quiet is a biographical documentary about Csanád Szegedi, a Hungarian politician known for his anti-Semitic views and his role in the radical nationalist party Jobbik. The film includes interviews with Szegedi and his grandmother, a survivor of Auschwitz, revealing his unexpected Jewish heritage. Szegedi's discovery of his family's background leads him to confront his past actions and the broader history of anti-Semitism in Hungary.
The documentary follows Szegedi over three years as he embraces Judaism and grapples with his previous beliefs. It raises questions about the authenticity of his transformation and whether it stems from genuine remorse or desperation. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016, and features a mix of personal narratives and historical context.
Why Watch
- •Meet Csanád Szegedi and his controversial past.
- •See personal interviews with an Auschwitz survivor.
- •Find out how Szegedi confronts his family's hidden history.
Did You Know
•Csanád Szegedi was a founder of the now-banned Magyar Gárda.
•The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016.
•Szegedi's grandmother was a survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp.
•The documentary has a runtime of 90 minutes.
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Jewish identityHungarian historyPolitical transformation