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Deep Dive: The Dynasty (2025)

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The Dynasty
The Dynasty is a 2025 Hungarian documentary that investigates the business dealings of István Tiborcz, the son-in-law of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. It discusses the family's kleptocratic activities, tracing their origins back to the 1990s, and shows the role of Orbán and Lajos Simicska in this context. The film presents evidence of unlawful public procurements scrutinized by European Union inspectors, illustrating how these practices contributed to the family's wealth. The documentary features contributions from journalists from Direkt36, Válasz Online, Telex, and Forbes. It includes accounts of the Fidesz headquarters case, where real estate was sold to relatives for opaque business ventures, and the Kisfaludy tourist development program. Additionally, it presents a secret recording by journalist Bence X. Széchenyi of his visit to Tiborcz's exclusive BOTANIQ Budai Klub, revealing claims of illegal gambling and high membership fees.

Why Watch

  • •See István Tiborcz's controversial business dealings.
  • •Find out about illegal gambling at BOTANIQ Budai Klub.
  • •Meet the journalists uncovering the Orbán family's wealth.

Did You Know

•The film received 1 million views within 24 hours of its release.
•The BOTANIQ Budai Klub has around 170 members and charges €4,000 to join.
•Eva Vajda discusses the Fidesz headquarters case involving real estate sales.
•The film was produced by Direkt36, an investigative journalism team active since 2025.

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Hungarian politicsInvestigative journalismCorruption in government