Collective
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Collective

When government fails, we all pay the price.

7.5 / 10 2019 1h 49mNR Romanian
Documentary

Storyline

In the aftermath of a tragic fire in a Romanian club, burn victims begin dying in hospitals from wounds that were not life threatening. A team of investigative journalists move into action uncovering the mass corruption of the health system and of the state institutions. Collective follows journalists, whistle blowers, and authorities alike. An immersive and uncompromising look into a dysfunctional system, exposing corruption, propaganda, and manipulation that nowadays affect not only Romania, but societies around the world.

Cast & Crew

Cătălin Tolontan

Cătălin Tolontan

Himself

Lead
MN

Mirela Neag

Herself

RL

Razvan Lutac

Himself

Tedy Ursuleanu

Tedy Ursuleanu

Herself

Vlad Voiculescu

Vlad Voiculescu

Himself

Camelia Roiu

Camelia Roiu

Herself

NH

Narcis Hogea

Herself

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alexander Nanau's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Collective is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker