Popcorn Wire reports that A24 has dropped the official trailer for You Can See Everything, a documentary that promises a uniquely surreal exploration into the life of Elizabeth Holmes as she faced impending incarceration. The film, which first garnered significant buzz at the Telluride Festival, is co-directed by Nathan Fielder, known for his distinctive blend of reality and performance in shows like Nathan For You and The Rehearsal, and Lance Oppenheim, whose recent fiction debut Primetime premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
The documentary's premise is as compelling as it is disquieting: Holmes, thirty-four days before her prison sentence began, invited a film crew to document her every move. This unprecedented access extends to her life with husband William Evans and their child, offering an intimate yet deeply unsettling glimpse into her world. According to Ecranlarge.com, the film's synopsis teases a journey that begins "as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic criminal" before "transform[ing] into a hallucinatory three-year journey into the abyss."
The newly released trailer amplifies this sense of unease. It presents idyllic scenes of Holmes, her husband, and their child in what appears to be a tranquil, seaside paradise. Yet, beneath the surface, an undercurrent of the abnormal quickly emerges. The footage prompts viewers to question the motivations behind such an invitation: Is it an act of profound narcissism, a strategic effort to reclaim her narrative, or a desperate plea of innocence? The very act of filming a figure so steeped in controversy, and her willingness to be filmed, blurs the lines between reality and performance, leaving audiences to wonder who is truly in control of the narrative.
The trailer suggests that You Can See Everything will plunge viewers into a dizzying experience where distinguishing truth from fabrication becomes increasingly challenging. With Fielder's signature style, known for its meta-commentary and manipulation of reality, the documentary itself might become a part of the enigma it seeks to unravel. The question looms: can the filmmakers truly capture an unvarnished truth when their subject is a master of deception, or will they too become entangled in her carefully constructed illusion? The trailer hints at moments of profound emotional ambiguity, such as a chilling shot of a tear, making it difficult to discern sincerity from artifice.
The film runs for an extensive 2 hours and 54 minutes, promising a deep dive into these complex questions. Early critical reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with RogerEbert.com calling it "constantly evolving," and The Hollywood Reporter lauding it as a "fascinating portrait." IndieWire further praised the documentary for "push[ing] the boundaries" of the genre.
For US audiences, You Can See Everything is slated for release on October 1, 2026. However, as of now, there is no confirmed release date or distributor for the film in France. For those eager to delve further into the Elizabeth Holmes saga, the Hulu series The Dropout, starring Amanda Seyfried, and Alex Gibney's documentary The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley offer additional perspectives on the Theranos scandal.