
A nearly four-hour documentary about Elon Musk by filmmaker Alex Gibney has premiered at the Venice Film Festival, according to KBC. The film traces the South Africa-born entrepreneur's career from his early days as a Silicon Valley dot-com entrepreneur in the 2000s to becoming what the report describes as the world's first trillionaire.
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Alex Gibney's documentary Musk, running nearly four hours, premiered at the Venice Film Festival. According to IOL, the film examines Elon Musk's business empire, political influence and public image, drawing on interviews, archival material and criticism from former associates. The documentary's framing has been characterised by the question of whether Musk is a visionary or a conman, reflecting divided perceptions of the tech billionaire.
IOL·September 9, 2026 at 3:50 AMSeveral high-profile films premiered Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, according to the Associated Press, including Alex Gibney's documentary "Musk," a nearly four-hour portrait of Elon Musk examining his power and influence. Also debuting were "Bunker," a psychological thriller starring Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a new drama from Casey Affleck. The premieres drew attention as part of the festival's slate of prominent screenings in Venice, Italy.
AP Top News·September 8, 2026 at 10:53 AMFilmmaker Alex Gibney premiered a new documentary about Elon Musk at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, using an artificial intelligence avatar to simulate an interview with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO drawn from his real past statements. Gibney said the choice was intentionally ironic and references Musk's own propositions about AI. The film also features Ashley St. Clair, and it examines the dangers Musk may pose, according to the Associated Press.
AP Top News·September 8, 2026 at 1:23 PMDirector Alex Gibney said fear shadowed the making of his documentary about Elon Musk, according to TimesLIVE. The report also quotes Musk's former partner, the mother of one of his children, as saying that 'his most complicated relationship is with the truth.' The film examines the billionaire's life and conduct, with Gibney describing an atmosphere of intimidation surrounding the project.
TimesLIVE·September 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Elon Musk's net worth has reached a record $1.3 trillion following a significant increase in the share price of SpaceX, the aerospace company he founded. This surge in value marks a notable milestone for the South Africa-born entrepreneur.
The South African Biz·June 16, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Elon Musk is no longer a trillionaire following a decline in global technology stock prices, which resulted in a loss of $500 billion (£500 billion) in his wealth. This significant drop has affected his financial status, according to Global Publishers.
Global Publishers (TZ)·June 24, 2026 at 1:50 PM