The Audio Long Read The real Scandi noir: how a filmmaker and a crooked lawyer shattered Denmark’s self-image
Apr 21, 2025
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Amira Smazek's Hidden Camera Sting
- Amira Smazek, a skilled money-laundering lawyer, secretly filmed corrupt clients in her office.
- This footage became the documentary The Black Swan, exposing widespread financial crime in Denmark.
Black Swan Shatters Denmark’s Self-Image
- The Black Swan shattered Denmark's self-image as a corruption-free society.
- It revealed how ordinary citizens and elites both exploit the welfare state.
Trust in Danish Society Remains Strong
- Danes maintain high trust in fellow citizens despite political scandals.
- Trust in the welfare state underpins their strong social cohesion and tax compliance.