The Net (2003)
Explores the incredibly complex backstory of Ted Kaczynski, the infamous Unabomber. This exquisitely crafted inquiry into the rationale of this mythic figure situates him within a late 20th century web of technology—a system that he grew to oppose. A marvelously subversive approach to the history of the Internet, this insightful documentary combines speculative travelogue and investigative journalism to trace contrasting countercultural responses to the cybernetic revolution.
Director: Lutz Dammbeck
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: October 1, 2003
Cast
- Eva Mattes - Narrator (voice)
- Tom Vogt - Ted Kaczynski (voice)
- Ted Kaczynski - Self (archive footage)
- Lutz Dammbeck - Self
- John Brockman - Self
- Stewart Brand - Self
- Robert W. Taylor - Self
- Heinz von Foerster - Self
- Butch Gehring - Self
- Chris Waits - Self
Screenplay
Music: J.U. Lensing
Cinematography: Thomas Plenert, István Imreh
Editing: Margot Neubert-Marić
Production: ARTE, Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion, SWR
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
central intelligence agency (cia), harvard university, metaphysics, lsd, utopia, new world order, internet, art, eco terrorism, authoritarianism, technological singularity, mk ultra, computer technology, cybernetics, unabomber
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Net about?
- Explores the incredibly complex backstory of Ted Kaczynski, the infamous Unabomber. This exquisitely crafted inquiry into the rationale of this mythic figure situates him within a late 20th century web of technology—a system that he grew to oppose. A marvelously subversive approach to the history of the Internet, this insightful documentary combines speculative travelogue and investigative journalism to trace contrasting countercultural responses to the cybernetic revolution.
- Who directed The Net?
- The Net was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
- Who stars in The Net?
- The Net stars Eva Mattes, Tom Vogt, Ted Kaczynski, Lutz Dammbeck, John Brockman, Stewart Brand.
- How long is The Net?
- The Net has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is The Net?
- The Net is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Net produced?
- The Net was produced in Germany.