The Net
Das Netz
Synopsis
Explores the incredibly complex backstory of Ted Kaczynski, the infamous Unabomber. This exquisitely crafted inquiry into the rationale of this mythic figure situates him within a late 20th century web of technology—a system that he grew to oppose. A marvelously subversive approach to the history of the Internet, this insightful documentary combines speculative travelogue and investigative journalism to trace contrasting countercultural responses to the cybernetic revolution.
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Eva Mattes
Narrator (voice)
Tom Vogt
Ted Kaczynski (voice)
Ted Kaczynski
Self (archive footage)
Lutz Dammbeck
Self
John Brockman
Self
Stewart Brand
Self
Robert W. Taylor
Self
Heinz von Foerster
Self
Butch Gehring
Self
Chris Waits
Self
David Gelernter
Self
Ken Kesey
Self (archive footage)
Norbert Wiener
Self (archive footage)
Timothy Leary
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Leipzig DOK Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lutz Dammbeck
- Screenplay & Story
- Lutz Dammbeck
- Original Score
- J.U. Lensing
- Original Title
- Das Netz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion, SWR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lutz Dammbeck
Lutz Dammbeck
J.U. Lensing
Thomas Plenert, István Imreh, James Carman
Margot Neubert-Marić
Martina Zöllner, Anna Baumann
Department Leadership Roster
Lutz Dammbeck
Writer
Lutz Dammbeck
Director
Margot Neubert-Marić
Editor
Thomas Plenert
Director of Photography
István Imreh
Director of Photography
James Carman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Net
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What is The Net about?
Explores the incredibly complex backstory of Ted Kaczynski, the infamous Unabomber. This exquisitely crafted inquiry into the rationale of this mythic figure situates him within a late 20th century web of technology—a system that he grew to oppose. A marvelously subversive approach to the history of the Internet, this insightful documentary combines speculative travelogue and investigative journalism to trace contrasting countercultural responses to the cybernetic revolution.
Who directed The Net?
The Net was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
Who stars in The Net?
The principal cast of The Net includes Eva Mattes, Tom Vogt, Ted Kaczynski, Lutz Dammbeck, John Brockman.
When was The Net released and how long is it?
The Net was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Net?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Net was composed by J.U. Lensing.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Net?
The Net holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).