Trust Me

Documentary

2021, Movie, 1h 37min

The charismatic young entrepreneur Waleed Ahmed started his own company at age 18, and was referred to as "The Norwegian Mark Zuckerberg". He quickly gained access to politicians, diplomats, and royalty. His short-lived and grandiose career ended with an arrest by the FBI and an 11-year prison sentence for fraud. This portrait tells a larger narrative of belonging, identity, fraud, and dreams.

Country: Norway,Sweden

Director:

Emil Trier

Cast:

Waleed Ahmed

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6.5

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8.0

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Critic Sabrina Mcfarland

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... a powerful picture about the escalating use of digital misinformation and need for media literacy.

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Meet Waleed Ahmed, a charismatic young entrepreneur who took Norway by storm with his impressive business ventures. With his charm and wit, he quickly gained access to the country's most influential people, including politicians, diplomats, and even royalty. But beneath the surface of his success, lies a web of deceit and fraud that would eventually lead to his downfall. This documentary delves into the world of illusions and lies, and explores the complexities of identity, belonging, and the pursuit of fame and fortune.

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