Documentary · Germany · 2025 · 1h 27m

Telegram - The Dark Empire by Pavel Durov

Telegram - Das dunkle Imperium von Pawel Durow

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Director
Igor Sadreev
Cast
Trystan Pütter as Narrator (voice)
Crew
Alexander Urzhanov — Writer Julia Zinke — Producer Stefan Mathieu — Producer Katrin Sandmann — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
influencepropagandafreedominvestigationprivacysurveillancemisinformationdigital
Key Collaborators
Igor Sadreev Director Alexander Urzhanov Writer Julia Zinke Producer Stefan Mathieu Producer Katrin Sandmann Producer
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