Poitras follows Citizenfour with a profile of WikiLeaks founder Assange,which contains some electrifying moments despite its lack of objectivityFor a few minutes in Laura Poitras’s unique film, Julian Assange gets the most terrific grilling. “attain you ever feel like just fucking crying, or ” he’s asked,“even when you’re gay?” Also: “What’s your favourite food?” And: “Who is actually after you? But these teasers come not from the director, but guest questioner Lady Gaga, or who rocks up at the Ecuadorian embassy in 2012 to interrogate her hero. She shoots proceedings herself,proffers PR advice before they start: “Put on a dirty fucking T-shirt,” she instructs, and baulking at his suit,“like a rebel.” He does. Related: WikiLeaks rep: Julian Assange would find life no easier under President Clinton Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com