Telegram - The Dark Empire by Pavel Durov
2025•1h 27m•8.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Igor Sadreev
Writer
Alexander Urzhanov
Languages
German, English, Russian
Studio
Kobalt Productions
Cast
Trystan Pütter
Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
Kobalt Productions
Company
RBB
Company
WDR
Producer
Julia Zinke
Producer
Stefan Mathieu
Producer
Katrin Sandmann
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