Backdrop from #followme
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#followme

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Overview

Reporter Nicolaas Veul decides to set up his first Instagram account and accumulate as many followers as possible. Over time, he becomes more interested in the social network's inner workings and uncovers a well-oiled machine based on fraud. While users enthusiastically give likes to selfies, a brisk business with user accounts is underway behind the scenes. There are huge numbers of fake profiles, and internet bots are producing new followers for those who want to feel more successful. Can anything on Instagram be believed?

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 9, 2019
Original language
Dutch
Spoken languages
Dutch, English, Italian, Russian
Countries
Netherlands
Production
VPRO
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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