Putin's Bears - The Most Dangerous Hackers in the World
Watch TrailerThey call themselves Fancy Bear, Cozy Bear or Voodoo Bear. Elite units of the Russian secret services are hidden behind these code names. They are among the most dangerous hackers in the world. The bears were already in the computer of then-Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2015, interfered in the US election campaign in 2016 and are currently influencing the war in Ukraine. The makers of the successful YouTube channel “Simplicissimus” in co-production with funk and SWR are back and show the destructive potential of state hacking with this documentary. With the help of leading German hackers, cyberspace experts and a lot of humor, they delicately demystify the Russian bears: Who are the people behind them? How do they operate? And what makes them so incredibly dangerous?
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Putins Bären - Die gefährlichsten Hacker der Welt |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Documentary, TV Movie |
| Director | David |
| Runtime | 64 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (16 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative by relying on expert interviews and available data to demystify the operations of state-sponsored hacker groups. It explores complex cyber warfare concepts through clear graphics and a layer of humor, making the subject accessible without oversimplifying the significant threats posed.
What lingers after the credits is a palpable sense of the opaque digital battlefield that operates in parallel to physical conflicts. The documentary successfully translates technical espionage into a compelling and cautionary narrative about modern power dynamics. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: David
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Watch attentively in a well-lit room to follow the detailed graphics. Ideal for viewing with others interested in cybersecurity.
🎭 Cast
Jonas
Self - Narrator (voice)
Claudia Haydt
Self - Interviewee
Florian Flade
Self - Interviewee
Hakan Tanriverdi
Self - Interviewee
Kerstin Zettl-Schabath
Self - Interviewee
Stephan Mayer
Self - Interviewee
Tabea Rößner
Self - Interviewee
Victor Zhora
Self - Interviewee
Vladimir Putin
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
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