Everything Is Under Control Ending Explained: Facebook, Amazon and Google provide us with around the clock access to the convenient digital world. Directed by Werner Boote, this 2015 documentary film stars Jacob Appelbaum (Himself), alongside Zygmunt Bauman as Himself, Werner Boote as Himself - Host, Mikko Hyppönen as Himself. Rated 7.8/10 by audiences, the conclusion brings the story to a satisfying close.

What Happens at the End of Everything Is Under Control?

Facebook, Amazon and Google provide us with around the clock access to the convenient digital world! Surveillance cameras on the streets take care of our security. But who actually collects our fingerprints, iris scans, online shopping preferences, and social media postings? Don't we care about our privacy anymore? In his unique charming and curious way filmmaker Werner Boote travels around the world to explore the "brave new world" of total control. EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL by Werner Boote (Plastic Planet, Population Boom) - an evocative film about the self-evidence of surveillance. In cinemas 25th of December 2015.

Werner Boote's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jacob Appelbaum (Himself)'s journey. Surveillance cameras on the streets take care of our security.

How Does Jacob Appelbaum (Himself)'s Story End?

  • Jacob Appelbaum: Jacob Appelbaum's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Werner Boote delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 33m runtime.
  • Zygmunt Bauman (Himself): Zygmunt Bauman's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Werner Boote (Himself - Host): Werner Boote's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Everything Is Under Control Mean?

The ending of Everything Is Under Control ties together the narrative threads involving Jacob Appelbaum. Werner Boote chooses a conclusion that prioritizes thematic consistency over surprise, resulting in an ending that rewards viewers who engaged with the story's central themes.