

The State Capture
Ukradnutý štát
Synopsis
The film gives a complex insight into the gap in political reality of Slovakia - one of the EU countries - which became visible after an investigative journalists Ján Kuciak and his fiancée has been brutally murdered at their home. Following mass demonstrations led to substantial changes in the country's government, but the film doesn't follow history, but much more the universal processes behind the curtain. Journalists, (ex?)-officers of secret services, lawyers and analysts helps to reveal detective story in search of whom ordered to murder a journalist and an innocent girl. But main concern of the film is to reflect mechanisms of oligarchy and mafias (including the Italian) to blackmail key players of the system, to influence public perception and to penetrate police, judiciary and the government in their efforts to rule the country in the ways leading to their profits.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zuzana Piussi
- Original Score
- Adam Matej
- Original Title
- Ukradnutý štát
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Slovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Slovak
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- D1 Film, Ultrafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zuzana Piussi
Adam Matej
Miro Remo
Šimon Špidla
Maroš Berák, Vít Janeček
Department Leadership Roster
Zuzana Piussi
Director
Šimon Špidla
Editor
Miro Remo
Director of Photography
Maroš Berák
Producer
Vít Janeček
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The State Capture.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The State Capture
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The State Capture about?
The film gives a complex insight into the gap in political reality of Slovakia - one of the EU countries - which became visible after an investigative journalists Ján Kuciak and his fiancée has been brutally murdered at their home. Following mass demonstrations led to substantial changes in the country's government, but the film doesn't follow history, but much more the universal processes behind the curtain. Journalists, (ex?)-officers of secret services, lawyers and analysts helps to reveal detective story in search of whom ordered to murder a journalist and an innocent girl. But main concern of the film is to reflect mechanisms of oligarchy and mafias (including the Italian) to blackmail key players of the system, to influence public perception and to penetrate police, judiciary and the government in their efforts to rule the country in the ways leading to their profits.
Who directed The State Capture?
The State Capture was directed by Zuzana Piussi.
Who stars in The State Capture?
The principal cast of The State Capture includes Not specified.
When was The State Capture released and how long is it?
The State Capture was released in 2019 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The State Capture?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The State Capture was composed by Adam Matej.


















