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Telegram - The Dark Empire by Pavel Durov

Telegram - The Dark Empire by Pavel Durov

★ 8.0/10•2025•1h 27m•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.

Igor Sadreev · Director

Alexander Urzhanov · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageDE
Release DateNov 25, 2025

Actors

Trystan Pütter

Trystan Pütter

Narrator (voice)

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