Telegram - The Dark Empire by Pavel Durov

A measured, investigative documentary that weighs competing claims about digital freedom and control, asking you to stay attentive and skeptical.

Directed by

Igor Sadreev

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Trystan Pütter

Overview

Last bastion of freedom of expression or playground for extremists and criminals? Opinions are divided on the messaging service Telegram. Just like on its mysterious founder, tech billionaire Pavel Durov. Is this man an uncompromising advocate of radical freedom or an accomplice of criminals of all kinds? Author Aleksandr Urzhanov searches for answers.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Freedom, technology, power, corruption

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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