- Genre
- Documentary
- Year
- 2017
- Runtime
- 0h49
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Meeting Snowden
Discover the man behind the headlines.
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Synopsis
In the thought-provoking documentary "Meeting Snowden", French actress Marianne Denicourt portrays herself as she embarks on a journey to Russia to meet the infamous NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. The film follows Marianne's compelling interactions with Snowden as they discuss privacy, surveillance, and the impact of his actions on the world. Through their conversations, the audience gains insight into the man behind the headlines and the ethical dilemmas surrounding government transparency and individual freedoms. The personal and political merge in this eye-opening account of a meeting that challenges assumptions and sparks deeper reflections on the consequences of speaking truth to power.
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Reviews
Meeting Snowden has sparked varied reviews from critics. While some applaud the film for its intimate portrayal of Edward Snowden and the ethical questions it raises, others find it lacking in depth. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a solid score of 75% based on the candid conversations between Snowden and Marianne Denicourt, calling it a 'gripping encounter'. However, IMDb rating of 6.7/10 suggests a mixed reception, with some viewers feeling that the documentary falls short of exploring the complexities of the surveillance debate. Metacritic also echoes this sentiment with a metascore of 65, highlighting the importance of the subject matter but questioning the execution. Overall, critics appreciate the unique insight provided by "Meeting Snowden" into a pivotal moment in recent history.
