6 November 2025 - 16.00-17.30  / Room 7 - Palais de l'Europe

Interpretation FR/EN

How does a society function when the boundary between truth and lies begins to blur — even at the highest levels of power?

This compelling three-part docuseries, The Truth Effect, delves into that very question. After supporting 121 initiatives fighting disinformation across Europe, the European Media and Information Fund (EMIF) set out to document the human stories behind these efforts. The series follows journalists, technologists, and educators on the frontlines of truth — from fact-checkers navigating the presidential elections in Romania, to researchers seeking to harness AI for the public good, and teachers equipping young people with critical media literacy skills. In total, The Truth Effect brings together stories from 15 projects across seven countries, painting a vivid portrait of Europe’s struggle for reliable information.

The festival screening will feature two episodes — Information Manipulation and Foreign Interference and Media Literacy. Following the screening, a conversation with the director, Andrii Pichyienko, and producer, Youssef Zeineddine, will be held, moderated by Pedro Calado, Chair of EMIF’s Management Committee.

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