Movies and TvShows featuring "privacy" theme.
Black Mirror is a TV show that delves into the dark side of technology and its effects on society. It presents a series of standalone episodes, each telling a unique and thought-provoking story set in a near-future or alternative reality. Themes of privacy, dystopia, connection, dehumanization, and unintended consequences are explored through a mix of drama, satire, and psychological thriller elements.
A lawyer accidentally receives key evidence to a politically motivated crime, making him a target of corrupt politicians and the NSA. He teams up with an underground journalist and a retired NSA agent to clear his name and expose the truth.
In a society where privacy no longer exists, a detective investigates a serial killer by using augmented reality technology. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a dystopian world where identities can be easily manipulated and the line between truth and fiction blurs. With the help of a mysterious stranger, he must navigate the dark underworld of crime and corruption to catch the killer before he becomes the next victim.
Harry Caul, a private surveillance expert in San Francisco, is hired to follow and record a couple's actions. As he pieces together their conversation, he becomes increasingly concerned that harm will come to them. After a series of events, he discovers the couple's involvement in the murder of his employer. Consumed by paranoia, Caul demolishes his apartment in search of a bug planted by the couple. Unable to find it, he resumes playing his saxophone.
The story takes place five decades from now, when brain scanners have been perfected to the point that the government can retrieve up to five years' worth of memories from people's minds — even if they are dead. The investigators of the National Research Institute of Police Science's 9th Forensics Laboratory must weigh the ethical choices in the ultimate invasion of privacy as they delve into people's minds to solve crimes. Everyone has a secret in his mind. Following Maki, the leader of the group, and Aoki, a newcomer, the anime shows the agonies of the investigators who have to know these secrets unwillingly.
Young Charlie suspects her charming Uncle Charlie, who has come to visit her family, may be a killer. As she delves deeper into the truth, she finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Mae Holland, a young woman eager to make an impact in the world, lands a job at The Circle, a powerful tech company. As Mae rises through the ranks, she becomes entangled in a dangerous experiment that challenges her beliefs about privacy, surveillance, and the ethical implications of technology.
A woman on a remote island is raped by a local resident and finds her fight for justice impeded by community prejudice.
Smash His Camera is a documentary that follows the life and work of Ron Galella, a notorious paparazzi photographer who became famous for his relentless pursuit of celebrities. The film focuses on Galella's legal battle against Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who took him to court to protect her privacy. Through interviews, archival footage, and reenactments, the documentary explores the complex relationship between fame, privacy, and the role of the paparazzi in society.
A thought-provoking documentary that delves into the complex issues surrounding surveillance, privacy, and human rights in the age of advanced technology.
A high school teacher named Germain becomes fascinated by the writing of one of his students, Claude. He secretly begins reading Claude's personal journal and becomes increasingly involved in his life, even going so far as to manipulate events to provide material for Claude's stories. As the line between reality and fiction blurs, Germain's obsession with Claude's work leads to unexpected consequences for both of them.
Citizen Ruth is a satirical comedy that follows Ruth Stoops, a pregnant woman with a drug addiction who becomes the center of a heated debate on abortion. Ruth finds herself being manipulated by both pro-life and pro-choice activists, as well as a judge and her own selfishness. With her freedom and the fate of her unborn child at stake, Ruth must navigate through a web of misinformation, activism, and personal struggles.
In 'MadHouse,' a couple's dream house becomes the setting for chaos and insanity when they are visited by an uninvited guest. As their privacy is invaded, they must navigate through a series of bizarre and hilarious situations while dealing with family relationships, a drug dealer, and a snake-in-vagina.
In 'The Good Neighbor,' a teenage prankster sets out to expose his cantankerous neighbor as a fake ghost by rigging his house with hidden cameras. As the pranks escalate, the line between reality and fiction blurs, leading to unexpected consequences. This psychological thriller explores themes of loneliness, revenge, and the dark side of human nature.
A Gonzo-style exploration that goes beyond everything you thought you knew about the dangers, and promise, of the Darknet. Hackers, Cypherpunks and crypto-anarchists guide us ever deeper down this rabbit hole, uncovering the hidden light at the bottom of the deep, dark web.
A Good American is a documentary that tells the story of William Binney, a former NSA analyst who worked on a revolutionary surveillance program. After the program was turned into a tool for mass surveillance, Binney became a whistleblower and exposed the illegal activities of the NSA. The film explores the consequences of mass surveillance and the invasion of privacy in the post-9/11 world.
With the rapid emergence of digital devices, an unstoppable, invisible force is changing human lives in ways from the microscopic to the gargantuan: Big Data, a word that was barely used a few years ago but now governs the day for many of us from the moment we awaken to the extinguishing of the final late-evening light bulb. This massive gathering and analyzing of data in real time is allowing us to not only address some of humanity biggest challenges but is also helping create a new kind of planetary nervous system. Yet as Edward Snowden and the release of the Prism documents have shown, the accessibility of all these data comes at a steep price. The Human Face of Big Data captures the promise and peril of this extraordinary knowledge revolution.
The Family Way follows the newlywed couple Jenny and Arthur as they face various obstacles on their wedding night, including living with overprotective parents and dealing with sexual problems. Their unconsummated marriage puts strain on their relationship, and they navigate through challenges such as privacy issues, attempts at intimacy, and nosy neighbors. With humor and heart, the film explores the complexities of marriage and the journey towards physical and emotional connection.
An Acceptable Loss follows a college professor turned politician who must confront her dark past when a college student begins stalking her. As secrets are revealed, she must grapple with betrayal, guilt, and the consequences of her choices. With the threat of a nuclear strike looming, she must navigate the complexities of foreign policy and personal relationships to protect herself and those around her.
A married couple retreats to a luxury, high-tech, fully automated house on a remote island. The house AI system goes rogue and turns against them.