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Wikileaks: Secrets and Lies
2012·Movie
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Strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Tension7
- Fast Pace6
- Spectacle6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Pathos5
- Melancholy5
- Catharsis5
Humor
Some satire
Not a comedy at heart.
- Satire & Parody6
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Dark Humor4
World
Politics, society, and history
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Novelty7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Intrigue8
- Complexity8
- Direction7
Style
Standout editing
- Editing8
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition6
Energy
MediumTense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Wikileaks: Secrets and Lies is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
All heart traits
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
MediumSome satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody6Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
World
MediumPolitics, society, and history
Its world is built around politics, society, and history.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Politics9Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Historical8Period settings and real events.
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Biographical8Lives of notable figures.
- Class & Capitalism8Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Educational8Informative and instructive.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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Produced by Oxford Film and Television, Wikileaks: Secrets and Lies is Bafta winner Patrick Forbes' seventy-six-minute documentary of the Wikileaks affair as told by the people involved: personal, moving and frequently hot tempered, it documents history in the making and establishes a new frontier for technology and journalism. A definitive factual account of the Wikileaks affair, the film features the first major television interview with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Investigative DocumentaryPolitical IntrigueJournalism & TechnologySocial CommentaryBiographical AccountWikileaks ControversyHistorical EventBehind-the-Scenes
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Is Wikileaks: Secrets and Lies worth watching?
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Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
What language is Wikileaks: Secrets and Lies in?
English
It was made in English.