The Choice

Italy’s biggest political party, the Five Star Movement, promotes direct democracy through internet voting. Five Star Movement uses a digital platform named Rousseau, that allows Movement’s members to vote online and express their opinion on various issues. But who governs this data? The Choice is an investigative current affairs documentary that takes a close look at Italy’s governing party Five Star Movement, its transparency and the powers behind the party. Who ever have access to Rousseau’s data| have great political power and intelligence. The platform was founded by internet consulting company Casaleggio Associati and Five Star Movement’s co-founder Gianroberto Casaleggio. Within 24 hours of operating system Rousseau’s upload, two hackers cracked the system.

Section

  • Best Feature Documentary

Director

Gabriele Rossi, Giorgio Viscardini

Duration

49'

Country

Italy

Language

English, Italian

Year

2018