The film by Austrian filmmaker Friedrich Moser explores the dangers of disinformation and propaganda, the need for a new type of journalism, and the pressing challenge for democratic societies to establish common ground—both online and offline. Moser captured 15 scientists and people from the realm of media on camera. “Just like in his whistleblower portrait ‘A Good American’, Moser choses his very own golden thread and relentlessly turns the loose interview snippets into a revelatory collage. ‘How to Build a Truth Engine’ finds settings of visual interest and a pleasant rhythm featuring an entire soundtrack”. — film journalist Marian Wilhelm. The film was co-produced by George Clooney.
Directed by: Friedrich Moser
Austria/USA 2024, 124 min., OV with English subtitles
Film discussion with the director
Hosted by
Marian Wilhelm
Film journalist