IMDb 7.4 2016 HD

Digilante

Digilante

2016
Documentary
30 min NR USA
6 / 10
7.4 IMDB

Disillusioned by a revival of public shaming via social media, a young Australian filmmaker confronts the real-world damage caused by a vicious online monster he created.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Mike Nayna
Starring
Kerby Belarbi / Mark Conway / Fanny Desaintjores / Adrian Lowe / Mike Nayna / Daniel Bird

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

thought-provoking unsettling relevant grim intense cautionary nuanced disquieting compelling reflective powerful timely

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 18, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Digilante' offers a stark and compelling look at the perversion of online justice. The narrative, following a young Australian filmmaker's comeuppance, is both timely and unnerving. The cast, including Kerby Belarbi, brings a palpable sense of desperation and…

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Oliver Davies
Apr 18, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of 'Digilante' is undeniably strong: a filmmaker confronts the real-world damage wrought by an online persona he conjured. The film’s strength lies in its thematic ambition, though the execution occasionally feels constrained. The performances, notably from…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 18, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A chillingly relevant piece, 'Digilante' is a masterclass in exploring the psychological toll of online vigilantism. Kerby Belarbi delivers a nuanced portrayal of a creator undone by his creation. The film's direction masterfully builds an atmosphere of creeping…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 18, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Digilante' tackles a potent contemporary issue with commendable directness. The narrative, concerning an Australian filmmaker's reckoning with an online monster he birthed, is both intriguing and disquieting. Performances from the ensemble, including Fanny Desaintjores and Adrian Lowe, lend…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 18, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Kerby Belarbi anchors 'Digilante' with a performance that navigates the murky waters of creation and consequence. The film, directed with a keen eye for the unsettling, explores the terrifying amplification of online mobs through the lens of a…

FAQs

'Digilante' centres on the profound disconnect between online actions and real-world consequences. It critically examines the resurgence of public shaming facilitated by social media and the ethical quandaries faced by creators of digital content. The film probes themes of responsibility, identity in the digital age, and the psychological toll of online notoriety, urging a contemplation of how our virtual lives shape and are shaped by our physical realities.