Telegram - The Dark Empire by Pavel Durov

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Telegram - The Dark Empire by Pavel Durov (2025)

Directed by Igor Sadreev

Documentary · 1h 27m

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.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Igor Sadreev
Writer
Alexander Urzhanov
Producer
Julia Zinke, Stefan Mathieu, Katrin Sandmann

Details

Original title
Telegram - Das dunkle Imperium von Pawel Durow
Release date
2025-11-25
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
German, English, Russian
Countries
Germany
Production
Kobalt Productions, RBB, WDR