The Hater

The Hater (Hejter) is a 2020 Polish thriller drama film directed by Jan Komasa and written by Mateusz Pacewicz. The plot centres around an expelled university student from Warsaw who attempts to steer the internet, causing widespread hatred and violence. It premiered on 6 March 2020 in Poland and went on to win the Best International Narrative Feature Award at Tribeca Film Festival.

Whilst fictional, the film does relate to ongoing real-life situations such as the use of Twitter or other social media to psychologically manipulate users and navigate public opinion. It is a representation of how online-propelled hatred can lead to severe consequences and real-life casualties. Three weeks after the filming was completed, Paweł Adamowicz, city mayor of Gdańsk and a liberal politician frequently targeted by online haters, was stabbed to death during a live broadcast charity event.

Additional Voices

 * Kat Solko - Aneta
 * Stephen Blackehart - Szozda
 * Matt Anspach - Patryk
 * Emily Goss - Maria
 * Erin Ebers - Domaniewska
 * John Bobek - Lukasz Jakobiak
 * Jill Galbraith