The hybrid documentary “You Will Only See a Flash of Light” is a multidimensional and artistic narrative based on the true story of Sorin Matei’s hostage situation, a tragic event that shocked Greece and remains etched in collective memory. The director highlights the experience of insecurity and fear on both a personal and social level, delving into the deeper causes and repercussions of this tragic incident. The starting point for the film is the live broadcast of the event and the absence of the archival footage, which amplified the sense of threat and raised questions about the responsibility of the media in reproducing and exploiting tragedy.