As modern societies rely more on high-speed Internet via satellites, a new space race is reshaping global geopolitics. Elon Musk's Starlink, with over 3,000 satellites, aims to deliver Internet worldwide, sparking concerns about private control. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos, China, and the EU's Iris project join the competition.
Direction
Tight 53-minute runtime, no documentary bloat
Editing
Smart juxtapositions of corporate promises and geopolitical reality
Production
Stunning satellite imagery that feels both beautiful and ominous
Director
Véronique Préault
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This dropped right as Starlink became crucial to Ukraine's war communications, making its central tension almost prophetic.
The film reveals that orbital slots are first-come-first-served under 1960s treaties—tech billionaires are exploiting space law written before email existed.
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