On Artistic Freedom and Institutional Accountability in Documentary Filmmaking with Ivo Bystričan: Czechia on Drugs (case study)

Ivo Bystřičan will offer insight into the creation of the documentary series Czechia on Drugs for Czech Television, with a focus on the relationship between creative freedom and institutional responsibility. The case study will explore how the topic was shaped, how the work was used, and how co-production between Czech Television, the state, and corporation functioned. Bystřičan will also share his experiences with ethical questions related to responsibility towards the audience and co-producers, offering a reflection on how he deals with these challenges in his work.