A man lured to Italy under the guise of work, only to be forced into begging.
A man exploited for manual labor at a construction site in England.
The documentary moves away from sensationalized Hollywood tropes, focusing instead on the grounded, harrowing experiences of four Slovak citizens:
In 2011, director teamed up with IOM Slovakia to release a documentary that shattered many myths about human trafficking. Titled after the National Helpline number, 0800 800 818 , the film is a sequel of sorts to the 2004 documentary Mne sa to stať nemôže (It Can't Happen to Me), highlighting how the methods of traffickers have evolved over the decade. True Stories, Real Victims
The number remains a lifeline. In Slovakia, it is a free, anonymous helpline for victims or those seeking information about safe travel. Currently, the line is operated by Caritas Slovakia (Slovenská katolícka charita). Film 0800 800 818 o obchodovaní s ľuďmi (2011)
A woman in the Netherlands who was promised a job but ended up working without pay.
One of the most striking parts of the film is a social experiment. The filmmakers created a with a rented office and a professional website. Through this, they demonstrated how easily ordinary people, motivated by the hope of a better life abroad, can be manipulated by professional-looking "recruiters" who are actually setting a trap. Why It Matters
Film 0800 800 818 O Obchodovanг S Дѕuдџmi (2011) -
A man lured to Italy under the guise of work, only to be forced into begging.
A man exploited for manual labor at a construction site in England.
The documentary moves away from sensationalized Hollywood tropes, focusing instead on the grounded, harrowing experiences of four Slovak citizens:
In 2011, director teamed up with IOM Slovakia to release a documentary that shattered many myths about human trafficking. Titled after the National Helpline number, 0800 800 818 , the film is a sequel of sorts to the 2004 documentary Mne sa to stať nemôže (It Can't Happen to Me), highlighting how the methods of traffickers have evolved over the decade. True Stories, Real Victims
The number remains a lifeline. In Slovakia, it is a free, anonymous helpline for victims or those seeking information about safe travel. Currently, the line is operated by Caritas Slovakia (Slovenská katolícka charita). Film 0800 800 818 o obchodovaní s ľuďmi (2011)
A woman in the Netherlands who was promised a job but ended up working without pay.
One of the most striking parts of the film is a social experiment. The filmmakers created a with a rented office and a professional website. Through this, they demonstrated how easily ordinary people, motivated by the hope of a better life abroad, can be manipulated by professional-looking "recruiters" who are actually setting a trap. Why It Matters
