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Profile is a 2018 screenlife thriller directed by Timur Bekmambetov. The story follows Amy Whittaker, a journalist who creates an online persona while investigating the recruitment of women by an Islamic State fighter, and the film presents most of the action through computer screens, chats, video calls, and social-media interfaces. It is intended for viewers interested in digital-age journalism, online deception, and contained investigative thrillers.
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What is Profile about?
Profile follows journalist Amy Whittaker as she creates an online persona to investigate the recruitment of women by an Islamic State fighter. Most of the story is shown through computer screens and online conversations.
Who directed Profile?
Timur Bekmambetov directed Profile, a 2018 screenlife thriller. Screenlife means the action is presented through digital interfaces such as video calls, chats, and web pages.
Is Profile based on a true story?
The film was inspired by undercover reporting about online recruitment, but Amy Whittaker is a fictional character. Its computer-screen format turns the investigation into the main visual structure.
What platform does Profile mainly use as a storytelling device?
The film mainly uses a laptop screen, including video calls, messaging, browsing, and social-media activity. The digital interface shows Amy's investigation and the risks of maintaining a false identity.
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