Telluride 2026 to Feature Secret Screening of Nathan Fielder Documentary on Elizabeth Holmes
The anticipation surrounding the Telluride Film Festival’s secret screening reached a crescendo this past Sunday evening, as industry insiders speculated on the film’s identity. In the days leading up to the event, numerous attendees engaged in discussions, eagerly asking each other if they possessed knowledge about the secret offering. The interest intensified, with many conjecturing that the film would be a documentary produced by A24. This speculation was confirmed when it was revealed that the film in question is titled “You Can See Everything.” Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, it focuses on the controversial figure Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos.
Holmes, widely known for her fraudulent claims about her blood-testing technology, was the subject of intense scrutiny and legal action, ultimately resulting in her conviction for defrauding investors. As such, this documentary takes a deep dive into her life, inviting viewers to explore the circumstances surrounding her downfall. The film runs over two hours long and promises a complex examination of both Holmes as a person and the broader implications of her actions in Silicon Valley.
Prior to the screening, A24 took precautions to maintain secrecy by prohibiting attendees from using their cell phones inside the Herzog Theatre. As a result, the audience viewed the documentary in a controlled environment, which heightened the air of mystique that had surrounded the film. The official logline describes the work as an “intimate portrait” that evolves into “a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss,” a description that invites intrigue and critical analysis.
Elizabeth Holmes’ journey has captivated many, not only due to her rise and fall in the tech world but also her portrayal in various media formats. The story of her ambition and subsequent legal battles has been previously adapted into Hulu’s series “The Dropout,” featuring Amanda Seyfried as Holmes, who may also make an appearance in Fielder and Oppenheim’s documentary. Additionally, the narrative surrounding Holmes was explored in the 2019 documentary “The Inventor” by Alex Gibney.
With Fielder’s reputation as an innovative creator—known for his acclaimed series “The Rehearsal”—and Oppenheim’s recent success with his own narrative film “Primetime” at the Venice Film Festival, expectations are high for “You Can See Everything.” The documentary is set to be released in theaters this October, promising a nuanced exploration of one of Silicon Valley’s most infamous figures.
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