Matrix AB is a 2015 Czech documentary film by Vít Klusák. It centers on Czech politician and businessman Andrej Babiš whom Klusák filmed for about one year with Babiš's permission. It shows Babiš in his private life and also during the political campaign for the 2013 legislative election. It also shows Babiš's business partners, critics and members of his party and their views of Babiš. These people include Martin Komárek, Jan Kasl and Sabina Slonková. There are also moments when Babiš forgets that he is being watched by cameras and says controversial things. The film ends with Babiš's reaction to the film where he calls it a "dirty trick".[1][2][3]
| Matrix AB | |
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| Directed by | Vít Klusák |
| Written by | Vít Klusák |
| Starring | Andrej Babiš |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Language | Czech |
The film also prominently features Bohumír Rada, a businessman who used to be Babiš's major business partner until he was controversially taken out from business. Rada describes Babiš's business practices and personality.[4]
Matrix AB received the Audience Award at the Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Obrovský podraz! hodnotil Babiš dokument Matrix AB". TÝDEN.cz (in Czech). EMPRESA MEDIA. Czech News Agency. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ^ Fila, Kamil (30 October 2015). "Babiš je lidskou pustinou a člověkem bez vlastností, ukazuje Klusák". Týdeník Respekt (in Czech). Economia, a.s. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ^ Kaiser, Daniel (31 October 2015). "Matrix AB. Ano, to je Babiš". Echo24.cz (in Czech). Echo Media. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ^ Rynda, Vojtěch (30 October 2015). "Matrix AB? Babiš má tendence být mstivý, míní režisér Klusák". TÝDEN.cz (in Czech). EMPRESA MEDIA. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Ocenění od diváků získal v Jihlavě dokument o Babišovi, bodovaly i zahraniční snímky". Novinky.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Czech News Agency. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
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