The Telluride Film Festival has a reputation for surprises, and this year was no exception. The festival kept its biggest secret under wraps until right before the screening: a nearly three-hour documentary titled “You Can See Everything,” centered on Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos. The film, co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, explores Holmes’ life just before her imprisonment for fraud.
Audience speculation swirled around potential films for the mystery premiere, but it was Fielder’s unique lens on Holmes that offered a surreal experience. With her and her partner’s “radical transparency,” the film delves into themes of honesty and manipulation, featuring unexpected turns and reenactments that blur reality and performance.
Fielder shared his complex thoughts during a post-screening Q&A, emphasizing the confusing dynamics between him, Holmes, and her partner. Despite being immersed in their world, he remains uncertain about the truth of his encounters. As audiences left, the recurring sentiment was that the film was nothing short of “wild.”
