Zembla

A sober, methodical investigative programme that slowly builds unease as it unpicks institutional wrongdoing.

Created by

Dirk Bayens, Jos Van Dongen

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Michael Magielse, Arnold Karskens, Harry Mens

Overview

Zembla is a Dutch television documentary programme by VARA and NPS. The documentaries are based on in-depth research which can take months. The subjects are often controversial. A documentary in 2001 about fraud in the Dutch construction sector led to parliamentary inquiries. In May 2006 the programme exposed the fact that politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali had lied in her claim for asylum, which led to her resignation from parliament.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, power, justice, politics

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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