Released on October 13, 2010, The Social Network is a drama film directed by David Fincher and scripted by Aaron Sorkin, about the founding of Facebook, one of the most influential social networks of the 21st century. Starring Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, the film takes a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a digital revolution. Oscillating between computer genius and betrayal, the film explores the tumultuous birth of this idea that has become a global phenomenon.
The plot begins in October 2003, when Mark Zuckerberg, a young Harvard student, is newly single after a painful breakup. During a drunken evening, he decides to hack into the university's computer system to create Facemash, a site where users can vote for the most attractive female students. The misogynistic and controversial project quickly spreads across campus, but leads to a general breakdown of Harvard's servers. Accused of multiple offenses, Mark finds himself at the heart of a controversy. However, this incident serves as a springboard for the creation of thefacebook.com, a site that will turn the American academic world upside down before conquering the entire planet.
Facebook's meteoric success has given rise to internal conflicts and power struggles between Mark and his former friends and associates. The film focuses in particular on the breakdown of his friendship with Eduardo Saverin (played by Andrew Garfield), co-founder of the site, and tensions with the Winklevoss twins, who accuse him of stealing the idea from them. Through a captivating narrative, the film raises questions about authorship, ambition and the consequences of success in the cut-throat world of tech.
The Social Network will appeal to fans of biographical dramas and captivating stories about the world of technology and start-ups. It will also fascinate those interested in the evolution of social networks and the impact of the digital revolution on our lives. Thanks to Aaron Sorkin's incisive writing, the dialogue is sharp and punchy, adding palpable tension throughout. If you've enjoyed films like Steve Jobs or The Wolf of Wall Street, you'll no doubt find The Social Network just as captivating.
The film's originality lies in the way it combines a technical subject - the creation of a social network - with profound human issues: betrayal, solitude and the quest for recognition. David Fincher 's cold, meticulous direction lends the film an oppressive atmosphere, reinforcing the impression that, behind the apparent success, lie personal conflicts with colossal stakes.
With outstanding performances, including Jesse Eisenberg as the visionary young entrepreneur, The Social Network is an intense, captivating drama that sheds fascinating light on the birth of Facebook and the conflicts that emerged around its authorship. Available on Max from September 6, 2024, this must-see film will take you behind the scenes of one of the greatest digital revolutions of our time.
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