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TikTok: Under the Influence (TikTok, un réseau sous influence)
Overview
The most downloaded app in the world is raising serious geopolitical concerns. How did TikTok become a central player in the ongoing trade and political tensions between Beijing and Washington? As a key decision looms regarding its future in the United States, this documentary offers an in-depth look at the platform and sheds light on the growing global battle over data control.
Key Crew
Director: Vincent de Cointet
Writer: Arnaud Lievin, Benjamin Teil, Vincent de Cointet
Producer: Amélie Juan
Seasons
Season 1 (2025)
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2 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2025-04-05With 1.7 billion users, TikTok is at the center of a global power struggle. This investigation explores its ties to Beijing, the worldwide data war, and how social media has become a new tool of influence and surveillance.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2025-04-05As a growing rival to U.S. platforms, TikTok faces accusations of censorship and mass data collection. Despite efforts to appear independent from the Chinese Communist Party, skepticism remains. In 2024, a U.S. law demands its sale or ban—but Trump’s re-election adds a twist of uncertainty.
Runtime: 49 min
