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?
Cast
Recommendations
view all
I Am Heath Ledger
Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press
Pamela, A Love Story
I Am Chris Farley
Sly
Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste
Listen to Me Marlon
Gilbert
Whitney
Love, Antosha
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish
Downloaded
This Is Paris
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Looking for Richard
Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life
Marvel's Behind the Mask
The September Issue
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.