Surveilled
“Your phone is a spy.”
Synopsis
Uncover the insidious ways in which our daily lives are being surveilled by the state. In a gripping chase, Ronan Farrow travels across the world following breadcrumbs and finally exposing a dark world of spywares, hacking, and peddling of private information, where activists and journalists are persecuted, and no one is protected from the watchful and vicious eyes of authoritarianism.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-12
Top Cast
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Ronan Farrow
Self
David Remnick
Self
Claudiu Dan Gheorghe
Self
Unjin Lee
Self
David Rohde
Self
Sami Abu Shehadeh
Self
Ariella Ben Abraham
Self
Ellynoy Baron
Self
Yochay Manoff
Omar Len
Self
Shmuel Sunray
Self
Chaim Levinson
Self
Oded Hershkovitz
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Tal Agam
Self
Ron Deibert
Elies Campo
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Jordi Solé i Ferrando
Self
Laura Castel Fort
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
DOC NYC
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Perri Peltz, Matthew O'Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronan Farrow, Matthew O'Neill, Perri Peltz
- Original Score
- Mac Quayle
- Original Title
- Surveilled
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew, Catalan
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Ronan Production Group, Downtown Community Television Center
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Perri Peltz, Matthew O'Neill
Ronan Farrow, Matthew O'Neill, Perri Peltz
Mac Quayle
Matthew O'Neill
David Meneses
Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Sara Rodriguez, Perri Peltz, Matthew O'Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Perri Peltz
Director
Perri Peltz
Producer
Matthew O'Neill
Director
Matthew O'Neill
Producer
Ronan Farrow
Producer
Beth Morrissey
Producer
David Meneses
Editor
Unjin Lee
Producer
Ronan Farrow
Writer
Matthew O'Neill
Writer
Perri Peltz
Writer
Matthew O'Neill
Director of Photography
Mac Quayle
Original Music Composer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surveilled
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What is Surveilled about?
Uncover the insidious ways in which our daily lives are being surveilled by the state. In a gripping chase, Ronan Farrow travels across the world following breadcrumbs and finally exposing a dark world of spywares, hacking, and peddling of private information, where activists and journalists are persecuted, and no one is protected from the watchful and vicious eyes of authoritarianism.
Who directed Surveilled?
Surveilled was directed by Perri Peltz, Matthew O'Neill.
Who stars in Surveilled?
The principal cast of Surveilled includes Ronan Farrow, David Remnick, Claudiu Dan Gheorghe, Unjin Lee, David Rohde.
When was Surveilled released and how long is it?
Surveilled was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Surveilled?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surveilled was composed by Mac Quayle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Surveilled?
Surveilled holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).