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UK Premiere: Radio Silence (12A*) + ScreenTalk with director Juliana Fanjul (via Skype)

Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2020

,Barbican Cinema 2
A woman on-air in a radio studio

To millions of people in Mexico, the incorruptible journalist and news anchor Carmen Aristegui is regarded as the trusted alternative voice to official government spin.

She fights daily against deliberate disinformation spread through news sources, government corruption, and the related drugs trade.

When she is fired by a radio station in 2015 after revealing a scandal involving then-President Enrique Peña Nieto, Carmen - with her dedicated journalist colleagues - decides to build a separate news platform.

Facing threats of violence in the wake of a prominent journalist’s vicious murder, they must overcome fear for their personal well-being to continue in a shared fight for democracy and justice.

Following the film we welcome director Juliana Fanjul and film participant Carmen Aristegui (via Skype) for a ScreenTalk.

Tagged with: Cinema ScreenTalks Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2020

Switzerland/Mexico 2019 Dir Juliana Fanjul 79 min

Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.