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Zero Days

Zero Days

Documentary · 2016

Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.

Movie details

Zero Days

“World War 3.0”

2016 Documentary 1h 56m

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7.4 / 10

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Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Alex Gibney

Written by

Alex Gibney

Yossi Melman

Yossi Melman

Self

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Ralph Langner

Self

E

Emad Kiyaei

Self

R

Richard A. Clarke

Self

E

Eric Chien

Self

L

Liam O'Murchu

Self

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

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Put Zero Days on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.