Witness (2022 film)

Witness is a 2022 documentary film directed by Filip Remunda and Vít Klusák. The film focuses on the work and life of Marie Benešová, a Czech lawyer and politician, particularly her role as Minister of Justice in the Czech Republic during a period marked by political controversy.

The documentary provides an intimate and often controversial portrait of Benešová, exploring her views on justice, her relationships with other political figures, and her perceived influence on the Czech judicial system. It delves into the criticisms she faced, including allegations of undermining the independence of the judiciary and her connection to then-Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

Witness employs a cinéma vérité style, offering fly-on-the-wall observations of Benešová's daily activities, meetings, and public appearances. It aims to present a complex and nuanced picture of a controversial figure, leaving viewers to draw their own conclusions about her motivations and impact. The film sparked considerable debate in the Czech Republic regarding its portrayal of Benešová and the state of the country's justice system.