Democracy Noir — Film Screening & Discussion

Democracy Noir: A New Dawn tells the inspiring story of resistance in Hungary to Viktor Orbán's regime and of his stunning defeat. Our film tells this story through the brave activism of its three subjects — opposition politician Tímea Szabo, journalist Babett Oroszi, and nurse Nikoletta (Niko) Antal.

We plan to watch the film (2 hours), followed by an hour of discussion (with nibbles and drinks) into the film's insights that may be useful to Fairfax Matters.

Join us to watch an inspiring documentary.

Democracy Noir: A New Dawn tells the inspiring story of resistance in Hungary to Viktor Orbán's regime and of his stunning defeat. Our film tells this story through the brave activism of its three subjects — opposition politician Tímea Szabo, journalist Babett Oroszi, and nurse Nikoletta (Niko) Antal.

The film provides a sweeping account of how Viktor Orbán used a free and democratic election to install authoritarian rule in Hungary, enjoying widespread approval from Hungarian nationalists as well as global conservatives inclined to his illiberal views. He changed the constitution, took over the courts, dismantled the rule of law, and took over the media. Revered by Donald Trump and the Heritage Foundation, Orbán's influence helped shape Project 2025 and the current policies of the Republican Party.

Check out more info on the film here: https://m.clarityfilms.org/democracynoir.html

We plan to watch the film (2 hours), followed by an hour of discussion (with nibbles and drinks) into the film's insights that may be useful to Fairfax Matters.

Date: Saturday 10 October
Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Private residence in Coolum (address provided on registration)
RSVP: Thursday 8 October — places are limited