Good News:

Press reviews and reactions to the film

“This oppressive film does not present its socially burning themes in a didactic way, but makes them tangible to the senses. This universal parable of exploitation and valuelessness, of manipulation and power: between continents, between rich and poor, between people, between men. In doing so, it draws attention to our own abysses and holds up an ice-cold mirror to us.” (Laudation Max Ophüls Film Prize for socially relevant film)

“This is a post-Relotius film, and much more than something like Thousand Lines ever could be: Because ‘Good News’ is certainly inspired by the case of the reporter who invented articles for Der Spiegel and won prizes for himself. But it tells something else, and more.” (Kinozeit.de)

“Good News is a film worth seeing about professional pressure, conscience, ethical and social inequalities.’ (Saarbrücker Zeitung)

‘In his claustrophobic chamber play, Hannes Schilling takes us deep into human abysses in the middle of Thailand’s jungle.’ (WAZ)

“The title “Good News” shows the tone of Hannes Schilling’s small, subtle black and white drama. He doesn’t let his weak hero perish mercilessly – but rather brutally flounder.” (Hamburger Abendblatt)

‘This film will delight all those who have always considered reporters to be producers of fake news.’(Braunschweiger Zeitung)

‘How the reporter with an innocent look plunges others into ruin like a criminal, appropriating a foreign culture like a tourist, is absolutely worth seeing, not only for “fake news” researchers.’ (Thüringer Allgemeine)

‘Relotius Reloaded: An ambitious reporter invents a powerful story – with consequences: “Good News” is strong cinema.’ (Berliner Morgenpost)

“Hannes Schilling’s black and white film is convincing in many respects. It is also a discourse on the state of truth.Something that has not only come into focus with regard to reportage in sometimes exotic locations since the Spiegel affair surrounding Claas Relotius. (Programmkino.de)

“In this stringently narrated film with growing tension, the protagonists stumble towards an uncertain finale in the heart of darkness. Using the example of his convincingly characterised characters, the director succeeds in demonstrating not only the moral pitfalls of a journalism that relies on spectacle.” (Film+Kunst)

“Tension is guaranteed, with scenes that really hurt to watch. One is rightly reminded of the case of Claas Relotius, who invented reports for Der Spiegel, often from the opposite side of the world.”(Verdi Magazin)

‘The elegant-looking black-and-white images and the frequent use of hand-held cameras create an exciting contrast, while the narrative tone alternates between tragicomedy and suspense.’ (Spielfilm.de)

‘GOOD NEWS takes a critical look at power, morality and responsibility in journalism and holds up a mirror to all those who report in the name of justice.’ (Vision Kino)

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