When the War Comes (2018) invites us into the world of a burgeoning leader who passionately recruits young men to protect the Slovakian homeland. From who? From what? Nicole and director Jan Gebert discuss populism, xenophobia, the leadership and ideology behind a paramilitary organization in Slovakia. Watch When the War Comes on HBO GO/Max.
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About the film
Peter lives a seemingly happy life. He drives a new white SUV, has a pretty girlfriend and recently enrolled at university. However, his real life is elsewhere – as the head of a paramilitary called “Slovenskí branci” that recruits hundreds of Slovak teenagers with the silent approval of the authorities. The group’s goal is simple - to create a model totalitarian community based on military drill, obedience and fear. Peter dreams that one day he will convince the entire society - as a big shot politician.
When the War Comes got the East Doc Platform Development Award 2016. The film was premiered at Berlinale Panorama 2018, got the Silver Eye Award 2018 given by the IDF at Ji.hlava IDFF 2018 and was part of KineDok and East Silver Caravan. When the War Comes was screened at Visions du Réel, Sheffield Doc/Fest, IDFA, Beldocs, Sarajevo Film Festival among other festivals.
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