Wirecard: The Billion Euro Lie
Wirecard: The Billion Euro Lie

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Wirecard: The Billion Euro Lie

2021
Movie
98 min
German

Wirecard: a beacon of hope for Germany's future industries. A FinTech with a dark mucky past and a grandiose future. A company that was set to take over Deutsche Bank in 2019. Until the marvel collapses as a tissue of lies in June 2020, leaving a black hole of 3.2 billion euros in debt.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Matthias Eger, Andreas Veigel, Markus DegenGenres: Documentary, Crime, News

Plot Summary

This documentary investigates the spectacular collapse of Wirecard, a German payment processor that was once lauded as a financial star. It uncovers how the company's meteoric rise was built on a foundation of elaborate fraud, involving doctored accounts and missing billions. The film follows the journalists and whistleblowers who risked everything to expose the truth behind the billion-euro lie.

Critical Reception

Wirecard: The Billion Euro Lie was generally well-received for its meticulous investigation into a major corporate scandal. Critics praised its clear exposition of complex financial dealings and its compelling narrative structure, highlighting the investigative journalism that brought the company down. Audience reception focused on the shocking revelations and the film's ability to explain intricate details of the fraud.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thorough and accessible explanation of a complex financial scandal.

  • Commended for highlighting the crucial role of investigative journalism in uncovering corporate fraud.

  • Appreciated for its dramatic pacing and the shocking revelations about Wirecard's downfall.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available, general audience feedback on similar platforms suggests appreciation for documentaries that expose corporate malfeasance and highlight the efforts of those who uncover such schemes.

Fun Fact

The investigation into Wirecard's fraudulent activities involved multiple international law enforcement agencies, including Interpol and Europol, due to the global nature of its operations and the flight of key figures like Jan Marsalek.

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