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202314 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Poisoned Well

202314 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Two LGBTI+ individuals were killed in a terrorist attack in Bratislava on 12 October 2022, revealing deep societal prejudices in Slovakia.

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Radek Ševčík

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Two LGBTI+ individuals were killed in a terrorist attack in Bratislava on 12 October 2022, revealing deep societal prejudices in Slovakia.

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Radek Ševčíkdirector

Radek Ševčíkwriter

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Bratislava's streets bear the scars of a terrorist attack on 12 October 2022, which killed two LGBTI+ individuals, Juraj and Matúš. "Poisoned Well" captures the emotional fallout within the LGBTI+ community in Slovakia. Personal stories reveal the fear and discrimination faced by many. A self-defense course offers a response to the pervasive disrespect. The film presents a stark look at the challenges of living in a society marked by prejudice and the ongoing fight for acceptance.

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