The Net

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The Net (2003)

Directed by Lutz Dammbeck

Documentary · 2h 01m

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.

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Cast

Eva Mattes Narrator (voice) Tom Vogt Ted Kaczynski (voice) Ted Kaczynski Self (archive footage) Lutz Dammbeck Self John Brockman Self
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Stewart Brand Self Robert W. Taylor Self Heinz von Foerster Self
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Butch Gehring Self
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Chris Waits Self David Gelernter Self Ken Kesey Self (archive footage)

Crew

Director
Lutz Dammbeck
Writer
Lutz Dammbeck
Director of Photography
Thomas Plenert, István Imreh, James Carman
Editor
Margot Neubert-Marić

Details

Original title
Das Netz
Release date
2003-10-01
Runtime
2h 01m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
English, German
Countries
Germany
Production
ARTE, Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion, SWR