Total Trust

Total Trust is a documentary examining the extensive surveillance systems utilized by the Chinese government to monitor its citizens. The film explores the psychological impact of a state that employs facial recognition, data collection, and social scoring systems to track behavior and enforce conformity. It focuses on the tension between the observers and the observed, highlighting the stories of human rights defenders and individuals who continue to resist these repressive measures in pursuit of greater freedom.

Written and directed by Zhang Jialing, the film is a co-production involving companies from Germany and the Netherlands, including ARTE and Witfilm. The cast features several individuals appearing as themselves, including Zijuan Chen, Tutu, Wenzu Li, Quanzhang Wang, and Sophia Xueqin Huang. Since its release in March 2023, the film has maintained a generally positive reception from viewers, earning a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb based on 456 votes.