You Can See Everything (2026)
Rights holder / Distributor: A24
„You Can See Everything“" (literal translation: You can see everything.) is an American documentary film dedicated to one of the most controversial figures in the modern technological world – the founder of Theranos Elizabeth Holmes. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the film made its surprise debut at the Telluride Film Festival on September 6, 2026, after being shot almost entirely in secret for three years. At 174 minutes long, the production is far from a traditional biographical documentary, but an unusual observation of a man, a public image, and the very process of seeking truth.
Plot
The story begins 34 days ago Elizabeth Holmes to report to prison to begin serving her sentence for fraud. She herself invites a film crew to her home, apparently in the hope of being better understood and presenting her own version of events. Instead of a standard interview, however Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim gradually turning access to her life into a prolonged experiment.
Cameras are watching Holmes, her partner Billy Evans and their daily lives, with the initial idea gradually expanding far beyond what was expected. The film places the viewer in an unusual position – they are not just listening to a story about Theranos, but observing the behavior of a person who knows that he is constantly being watched. It is from this tension that much of the power of the production is born.
The details of the story development are best left outside of this review.„You Can See Everything“" relies on surprises, the gradual revelation of the relationships between the participants, and the unexpected shift from documentary observation to something much stranger and harder to define. This is one of those films where prior knowledge can diminish the impact.
Directing
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim create a documentary that constantly questions the boundaries between truth, performance, and manipulation. Rather than telling the viewer what to think about Holmes, they let the camera observe and ask questions. Fielder's approach is particularly recognizable - awkward pauses, lingering glances, and seemingly ordinary conversations gradually become a source of tension.
The direction also has a strong meta dimension. The film does not only ask whether Holmes is telling the truth, but also to what extent the mere presence of the camera changes the behavior of the person in front of it. Thus, the documentary becomes part of the story itself. Critics who saw the film in Telluride described the result as highly unusual and emphasized its ability to constantly change direction without relying on the traditional structure of biographical films.
Acting
Because "„You Can See Everything“" is a documentary, there are no traditional acting performances here. The focus is on real people Elizabeth Holmes, Nathan Fielder and Billy Evans, who participate as themselves. It is their natural behavior in front of the camera that becomes one of the strongest elements of the production.
Particularly striking is the clash between the restrained and often completely impassive approach of Nathan Fielder and Holmes' behavior. A tension is created between the two that does not need dramatic music or traditional crime techniques. The director remains both an observer and a participant, and his reactions become a kind of guide for the viewer.
Conclusion
„You Can See Everything“" is a highly unusual documentary that manages to find a new angle on a story that has already been told many times. Rather than another overview of the rise and fall of Theranos, Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim create a psychological observation on the way a person constructs their own version of reality.
The nearly three-hour runtime may seem excessive, but it is precisely this time that allows the film to build up a sense of discomfort and gradually show how complex the line between authenticity and performance can be. Initial reactions after the secret festival screening have been extremely strong, with critics calling it one of the most unusual documentaries of the year.
For viewers who like unconventional documentaries, psychological stories, and productions that don't give easy answers, "„You Can See Everything“" is a title that deserves attention. The best way to watch it is with minimal prior knowledge - because here the very discovery of what is happening is a significant part of the experience.
