Julian Assange: the Price of Truth

The decision not to extradite Julian Assange to the United States is unlikely to be the end of his long struggle.
For the past 10 years, Premiere Lignes has investigated Assange and the WikiLeaks network. In their first film in 2011, they interviewed Julian Assange and his team and profiled these new transparency activists who aim to disrupt citizens’ relationship with information. In 2013, they met Julian Assange again, interviewing him in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, where he described a society petrified by authoritarian excesses that he felt obliged to confront. At the time, Assange had no idea that he was going to spend seven years between four walls, watched by surveillance cameras.
During the past decade, WikiLeaks has come under constant pressure from the U.S. government. But the site continued to publish compromising documents that illuminate and shape our world. In 2016, its interventions in the US elections played a crucial role in the election of Donald Trump. In 2017, it tried to similarly influence the French election.
Throughout all these years, the Première Lignes team continued to investigate, regularly filming new interviews. They met with Julian Assange’s father, who regularly goes to Belmarsh prison near London, where his son is imprisoned. They also spoke to his lawyers who denounce Assange’s arbitrary detention.
Today, Julian Assange and WikiLeaks are at a turning point in their history. For his detractors, Assange is a spy and traitor who deserves his fate. For his supporters, the extradition request is a serious and unprecedented attack on the freedom of information, protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Who’s to say The Guardian, Der Spiegel or Le Monde could not also be prosecuted for collaborating with WikiLeaks?
Directors:
Nicolas Vescovacci, Luc Hermann, Paul Moreira

[@eustathiamats8389]

He paid a very heavy price for doing his duty and reporting war crimes

[@CliveAkhahenda-wd9qn]

Thank you Julian Assange for fighting for us all, and showing the world the truth, and who wants to hide the truth.

[@ilkeadrall710]

So you mean that before Assange you didnt know the truth ????? Big inconvinience. Lickily you're now wiser.

[@pokemonpro8438]

Many people may have been too young. ​@@ilkeadrall710

[@gratefulhead2833]

And what has changed

[@GastonBaglioni]

9

[@johny5400]

What they did to this man shows you everything about who rules us

[@mortenrobinson5421]

Yes, it shows us that they are not nearly as bad as those who rule Russia, China, North Korea, etc. because Julian Assange is still alive and well 🤷‍♂

[@dominickjvlogs]

He got many people tortured and murdered…. So there’s that ….

[@johny5400]

@@dominickjvlogs haha, clown

[@worldview730]

I think we knew deep down but this was just a modern confirmation of that. 😎

[@henryulric]

If "us" were united, "they" would be FUCKED.

[@naymatunc-rc6vs]

The painly price of honesty

[@phylis3917]

👍🏿

[@cds65]

Peace Nobel for Assange 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🙏

[@robertschrauder7537]

he gave names of anti regieme activists to belarus dictator for torture he is a criminal who got many people killed and rights violated shame on you

[@phylis3917]

On 300 years. Society too primitive now.

[@mu3076]

*funny how the media never paid much attention to hime until now, because they can capitalise on him, hypocrites*

[@drajmiljonen5133]

Oh the irony, right.

[@user-jf6fj7rc5n]

Pathetic as always.They are disgrace

[@cubicqe]

EXACTLY.

[@1984FarmDreams]

So true!

[@oswaldocaminos8431]

Exactly mu.

[@gerardopc1]

Assange is finally free!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ❤️😌. Someone needs to be held accountable in the US government for this persecution and for the war crimes committed!!

[@LegionInfanterie]

but is he realy free?

[@BlueHopi144]

EU Fake Governments are part of the Same Cabal

[@drajmiljonen5133]

@@LegionInfanterie Yeah, great question. If something would have happened to him while he was jailed it could mean riots, now that he's "free" just about any "accident" can happen.

[@FreedomofspeechSensor-zu8ip]

Ha! Obama and the Clinton crime family won't see justice!

[@spangles3654]

@@LegionInfanterie Yes there was a Lot of talk in the video of assasination, i wouldnt put it past them to try Evil Barstewards.

[@josegeraldodioscanio5600]

The sadest thing is that the world press did not do much to help Assange!

[@eyedownload]

You mean the stenographers for the corporate media and the war industry did nothing.

[@claudiagiaccari2694]

Sa vous étonne? Moi non . Regardez ce que les médias font avec Israël, juste un scandale Depuis longtemps une certaine presse ne fait plu son travail. Les infos sont manipulés les Vidéos sont coupées et montre que ce qu’ils arrange .

[@herbertmasing]

The saddest thing is that humanity as a whole doesn't care. That is the face of our world.

[@LegionInfanterie]

press are just companies, and those companies have owners.... and who are the owners? Think abou it.

[@andyclausen5521]

Which press ?! 😢😢

[@moulayslimaneoufkir6983]

Mr Assange is Hero.

[@DavidArulnathan]

so is Bradley Manning!

[@carolynnmarkiewicz6015]

May all who were involved in this injustice reap what they have sown.

[@FreedomofspeechSensor-zu8ip]

I promise you George Bush, Rumsfeld, Hillary Clinton, Obama, John Kerry, Joe Bidet, Nansy Poolosi, the media, Israel, ect. Will never see justice for these wars that were justified with lies and propaganda!!!

[@robertschrauder7537]

he is a criminal who got many people killed and rights violated shame on you

[@phylis3917]

Was just thinking that. Now I have chills. May the pay for this cruelty-sickness.

[@phylis3917]

👍🏿

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

Thank God for this us soldier,officer Manning,God bless you

[@Sageautomatic]

Finally! Finally some great news. Congratulations Mr Assange! Im sorry for your suffering. You will never be forgotten and will go in the history books.

[@JjjYyyy-xl5so]

Спасибо Джулиан Ассанж

[@mariaaragonez2814]

Congratulations Mr. Julian Assange. We would still live in the darkness if you had not fought so hard to let everybody know the truth. You are a HERO! Thank you for your courage! You will never be forgotten. I'm Portuguese and I lived many years under a fascist dictatorship. As far as press freedom is concerned, I think it is not anymore as it used to be after the 25 April 1975 Revolution, also known as the Carnation Revolution. Nowadays, really press freedom and real Democracy in Portugal are an Utopia. Thank you again for everything you did.

[@aleksabroad]

Im a former US Soldier and when I seen that one video which was pretty much the nail in the coffin it truly messed me up, I do believe there is a time for war and a time for peace but to shoot down civilian people is crazy, I truly hope this man is truly free, crazy

[@JjjYyyy-xl5so]

Спасибо Джулиан Ассанж

[@schajter42]

@@JjjYyyy-xl5so

[@slp05006]

@@JjjYyyy-xl5so

[@faunwillow]

❤Assange described WikiLeaks as an activist organisation and said that "The method is transparency, the goal is justice".❤❤❤❤

[@Michael-nt1me]

What Allied-American ...surveillance, transparency, and visioneering.... capabilities are already underway?

[@dominickjvlogs]

An activist organization that leaks people’s names and direct contact info leading to people getting tortured and murdered ? No way!

[@Scott.Silburn]

So very very happy that he's finally free. God Bless you, Julian...

[@phylis3917]

👏🏿🏆

[@jamiemartin3787]

We have been praying for YOU Assange!!!!♥️🙏

[@johnwakefield8570]

.. and will continue to ..

[@kimyoung3484]

❤❤❤❤🙏

[@robertschrauder7537]

he is a criminal who got many people killed and rights violated shame on you!

[@ilkeadrall710]

Very practical. Pray and do nothing ... Religious people a party of this system.

[@phylis3917]

Some are ahead of all. “They” need 200 years. Currently this is All they know. Evolution needed.

[@tikmuzika]

Thank you, it opens eyes wide about Our life on Earth as a humans....You must be very strong if you want to tell the truth...So much dirt... Thanks for your sacrifice, JULIAN🙏, be strong❤

[@claudiagiaccari2694]

❤❤❤❤❤très beau message , et si juste

[@tikmuzika]

@@claudiagiaccari2694 🙏

[@phylis3917]

🙏🏿🏆🎯🏆. Some get it (most don’t.). Need 3 to 4 hundred of evolution.

[@JjjYyyy-xl5so]

Спасибо Джулиан Ассанж

[@doloreslopez4241]

Julian never should have been in prison, in the first place!!💯🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢

[@zovalentine7305]

Tears of joy ❤ The family is finally reunited❤ REPARATIONS DUE✊

[@claudiagiaccari2694]

La determination pour ce qui est juste sa devrait être notre priorité . Respect à toutes les personnes qui ont soutenu Monsieur Assange ❤❤❤❤

[@user-xn2hf9re8r]

poor man - I can't believe his strength to endure such prolonged crap frankly

[@phylis3917]

Stronger than those who promoted negative against him; stronger than the awful killers.

[@marciaturley2850]

So happy he's finally free! I could cry he has had this experience. So sad. Sending so much love to Julian and his family. Yes. This injustice should never nave been allowed to occur! 💗💫✨💗💫✨💗💫✨

[@robertschrauder7537]

he is a criminal who got many people killed and rights violated shame on you . shame

[@cj-jr7iz]

@@robertschrauder7537keep drinking the koolaid if it makes u feel better!

[@phylis3917]

Primitive minds do mean things.

[@Tko_Seven]

Humanity owes this man big thanks and more.

[@queenfrankey9441]

I wish healing and safety for Mr. Julian Assange and his family. May God go after the evil ones. 💯%

[@WideAwakeHuman]

There needs to be an actual whistleblower law that gives absolute immunity to anyone who exposes CRIMES by the federal govt regardless of the fallout. It would be the only way to hold these monsters in charge accountable.

[@Mranstedsf]

There are whistle blower laws. The trouble is most whistle blowers end up dead. There are things that happened in Vietnam we still don't know and probably never will. Sister of an MIA brother Vietnam

[@robertschrauder7537]

he is a criminal who got many people killed and rights violated shame on you

[@WideAwakeHuman]

@@Mranstedsf yeah they just need to be enforced.

[@WideAwakeHuman]

@@robertschrauder7537 the people he exposed were murdering women and and children with my tax money while lying about it… ur priorities need to get right if you think the guy exposing the death and destruction is the criminal.

[@phylis3917]

My dear you are YEARS ahead of the present society. You must wait for that type thinking for two centuries.

[@minerran]

I can't understand how the U.S. can even charge him unless he violated U.S. law while visiting the U.S. He's an Aussie and does not have U.S. citizenship.

[@user-rc1xh8xs9n]

"Freedom of speech is telling the truth to those who don't want to hear!"

[@ilkeadrall710]

Come on don't write nonsense ... or l'IES.

[@user-rc1xh8xs9n]

@@ilkeadrall710 Love This

[@phylis3917]

Hand over ears.

[@user-rc1xh8xs9n]

@@phylis3917 OK

[@satnamo]

Wikileaks grants total anonymity to all of its sources 🚁

[@infamouszxnicky]

he’s a FREE man now 🙏🏽 🙏🏽

[@phylis3917]

🙏🏿

[@LocNguyen-ln6bu]

Evil doer don’t acknowledged their wrong, hidden the truth, in the eyes of the civilized people of the world, brave men of virtue are heroes , they have exposed the truth.

[@faunwillow]

❤

[@dominickjvlogs]

His leak exposed contact info of lgbt people in the Middle East where it’s illegal to be gay … his leak got people tortured and killed !

[@phylis3917]

Takes courage to go against the unenlightened.

[@agfr94]

merci pour le partage 🙏✨ force et honneur à vous

[@somaghosh2960]

Yes, Best documentary rightly said, 'The price of TRUTH'. It is good news, he is free.

[@Michael-nt1me]

What is ...true, truth and more truthful.... going forward? What is classified as ...dis-, eu-, and mis-.... information, how and why?

[@Dianaasmith1611]

This broke my heart I can’t believe people defend these crimes and call themselves American patriots. Just reprobate killers void of any emotion.

[@pachamamarecords]

generation is boy gamers

[@averayugen7802]

These are cold merciless times but Julian reminds us we can always resist and hold on to our honor. First we have to get clear about lines of decision and most wont do it, jobs, kids, excuses and the beat goes on....but today Julian is watching the whitecaps and seals with his family and we CHEER!!

[@Dianaasmith1611]

@@pachamamarecords 100%

[@abdoben-qf3dl]

To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize

[@phylis3917]

👏🏿

[@franciscouderq1100]

Cheers for this man who stood against all storms and seasons . Shame on the US , shame on the UK both putting him under water and shame on Australia which did not support this man .

[@CNinnovations]

Nobel price for Assange…now

[@user-jf6fj7rc5n]

Nobel Prize is a joke. Lost respectability.Assange deservs better.

[@phylis3917]

Society too unsophisticated. 😓

[@user-xd7dk3oy3q]

Blows completely out of the water the theme that we’re the good guys!

[@phylis3917]

Indoctrination blown apart

[@isispantera]

JULIAN IS A HERO❤

[@K.I.N.G234]

AT THE MOMENT THERE ARE SIMILAR INCIDENTS GOING ON IN THE WORLD , BUT WE ARE TOO NUMB TO REALISE. (PLURAL INCIDENTS)

[@user-jx1wd1bm5f]

Snowden for example ...

[@K.I.N.G234]

@@user-jx1wd1bm5f absolutely true bro

[@bulterriersanromangomez2152]

Julián te deseo lo mejor de lo mejor , gracias a ti sabemos la verdad . Un saludo fuertísimo Genio ......

[@kikirdgz]

Government officials really wanted to put Manning away forever for unveiling the atrocities that were being committed by the US Military with US taxpayer dollars and straight up lying to the public.... It's the audacity for me

[@Want2SurfNow]

I dont disagree that the US lies constantly and atrocities are committed; however, you can't at the same time say that it's ok for someone to steal information and there be no repercussions.

[@worldview730]

But why were we drinking the Kool-Aid when we already knew what was in it?

[@worldview730]

He's luck he only got 35 years, as they tend to want to make an example & discourage others from doing what he did.

[@tikmuzika]

Chelsie is a real hero, nice brave girl/guy standing strong

[@jonnyquest1120]

completely audacious and absurd. I wouldn't expect anything less though from them. Not like they can outright silence whistleblowers anymore with the scrutiny that the internet can provide. I feel like Manning and Asange would have been screwed without their noteriety.

[@claudiagiaccari2694]

Très contente qu’enfin que Monsieur Assange aie retrouvé la liberté . Un grand homme. Ça c’est la vraie presse et la liberté d’expression

[@JjjYyyy-xl5so]

Спасибо Джулиан Ассанж

[@jamiegreen4758]

The government and politicians need be help accountable already. Absolutely Evil people

[@phylis3917]

The WILL pay. 🔮

[@paul707.7]

What it comes down to is the fact hes telling the truth about things .powers at be dont wont others to know

[@phylis3917]

And may they pay for that.

[@LeoGale27]

Save the children

[@vanessaviruet9615]

Assange is a Hero!

[@isispantera]

NOT SURPRISED AT ALL! THE UNITED STATES HAS ALWAYS DONE THIS!

[@1976ondy]

Remember who invaded the middle east with nothing but lies? Was not Clinton, Obama or Biden, who mobilized the military from the middle east?

[@ube-23s]

The United States freed Afghanistan people from the Russians. The United States freed kuwaitis from Iraq. God bless United States. Always helps.

[@lindaroodt484]

They say: the truth hurts This is the BIGGEST example of the truth that hurt a family for more than a decade! I'm happy youre free Julian May your future be filled witb light love and abundance

[@robertschrauder7537]

he gave names of anti regieme activists to belarus dictator for torture he is a criminal who got many people killed and rights violated shame on you

[@JoeRichardRules]

God speed Julian

[@robertschrauder7537]

he is a criminal who got many people killed and rights violated shame on you

[@ilkeadrall710]

Very rigtht wait for a god that doesnt exist.

[@stacysmom2748]

Julian is a hero but I'm afraid he will now be unalived soon. He needs 24/7 security 😢

[@phylis3917]

He will be fine. THINK “Good Thought of Protection. “

[@AggieL48]

Glad to see more truth coming out. “Classifying evidence of a crime is illegal.” ~ John Kiriakou, CIA analyst, whistleblower

[@phylis3917]

Here here!

[@babbybailey2534]

Transparency and freedom

[@hartyvarsy5528]

Someone must expose the US military and government personnel who committed actual war crimes to the world and demand their prosecution. Assange suffered because of them, yet they remain free, which is driving me nuts.

[@harixav]

Absolutely. Now the US is blatantly sending weapons to a war criminal in Tel Aviv to cause more carnage in the middle east.

[@billyjames9861]

On the road to Emmaus, they saw him inside the tomb and outside of the tomb. Which war was won ? Which crime was solved ? If the world was only ever afforded to a narcissist who can't see Stanley as not being his/her debt ? Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. ----------- The body might die but the mind stays attached - The Lord strings them all together. Avoid any enterprises which reacquires wearing new clothes.

[@TexasRed167]

Your mother was criminal swallowed it all.

[@FreedomofspeechSensor-zu8ip]

It is the elitist government from the top down! 75% of democrats and 75% of Republicans vote For these endless wars! We had a Republican president name Eisenhower who warned the American people about the Military industrial complex!

[@theprophet489]

Satan deciples

[@pawelanglik5964]

Freedom fighter!!

[@cecileinghilleri5629]

Et combattant pour le Verité !

[@phylis3917]

Oui!

[@saimatx]

Prayers and respect ❤ Thank you! God bless you🤲

[@phylis3917]

Amen.

[@SydalaTristan]

This is a very well done documentary. Excellent work.

[@ingridcope3323]

Thank you Julian for everything you have done to make truth stand forever❤

[@danialhussin]

May he has peace. A lot of people involved in the middle East may also find peace, knowing no more of their children will be involved in another war like in Iraq to benefit the war mongers.

[@fitzgrant4404]

They are at it again.. 😢

[@healingrays3762]

Iran is next on their list! People, please pray and speak out for peace!

[@phylis3917]

Amen.

[@TpoMCswag]

This is horrific. What this country tries to hide is beyond evil.

[@phylis3917]

Hurts.

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

The price "for" truth

[@JjjYyyy-xl5so]

Спасибо Джулиан Ассанж 👏

[@Kagantatli]

This man is a hero , he is one of my icons. I have been in awe of his leaks since day 1!

[@rubenverheij4770]

Julian Assange: Prince of Truth, from The Order of " True Bugs "

[@robertschrauder7537]

he gave names of anti regieme activists to belarus dictator for torture he is a criminal who got many people killed and rights violated shame on you

[@Mary-vm5pf]

👁️🌎🗽⚖️🇺🇸Julian free from the real criminals

[@kertjamesetienne4939]

Vive et protection aux lanceurs d alertes❤

[@rodjack1378]

Good on ya Aussies for havin this ready to once he got released. My regards & apologies from the divided states of america

[@phylis3917]

Strange things here lately.

[@colinmclean2409]

Greatest man in history. Truly a physical and emotional giant

[@Hellena_Keningale]

Thanks to this the world finally knows who the real enemy is.

[@phylis3917]

👏🏿

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

The belmarsh court picture artist is profoundly excellent. I am rather in awe of the skill.

[@paulmint1858]

I guess only evil incarnate would punish one who disseminates the TRUTH

[@oddjobbob8742]

Welcome home Julian. You should be awarded medals of freedom. I am sorry my country treated you so unjustly.

[@LMTV583]

❤ merci beaucoup pour ce documentaire

[@BlueSkies.73]

We LOVE YOU, Julian!! ❤Enjoy your freedom. You are our HERO. 🌹

[@TommyWinters-sk1sk]

It's ABSOLUTELY CRIMINAL what they did to A World journalists that tells the absolute truth God bless you Julian brother much love and respect ❤️🖤

[@user-fg3wx5bo6x]

Se alegra mi corazón inmensamente de qué por fin este libre Julián Asange despues de tanto tiempo en la oscuridad pero agradesida a Dios de que le dio fuerza para no rendirse hoy vemos como un hombre valiente que le plantó cara a los EEUU, está de pie y no pudieron cumplir su cometido viva Julián Asange! Un ejemplo de ser humano Todo mi csfiño para el❤

[@mauroavellaneda9019]

imagine being incarcerated for showing war crimes, what a beautiful world we live in :)

[@theprophet489]

Control by Satan and his deciples

[@Glk1......722]

Assange que Dieu te garde .

[@DavidBausch]

The cost of a lie is death the price for the truth is eternal life. The truth lives forever, the wages of sin is death

[@phylis3917]

So few know

[@lucilegauthier6496]

MERCI ASSANGE LIBRE!!!!

[@robertschrauder7537]

he gave names of anti regieme activists to belarus dictator for torture he is a criminal who got many people killed and rights violated shame on you

[@user-er6wt2rq2u]

Welcome Back Julian ❤ free at last

[@danielmilliken8903]

Finally an awesome doc ! Bittersweet ❤ 🦁

[@johntafoya3597]

Thank you Julian for all you have done for truth. We feel your pain. Reply she had to pay for truth is beyond our comprehension. Thank you you're a national hero of the United States of America and all free freedom lovers.

[@brendafulmernickel1218]

TRUTH is where we now are! If there were any wisdom, they might have seen it coming !!

[@Friendifer]

Thank you for the hope

[@jeankoukaras7115]

Merci Monsieur Assange . Notre présence sur terre est courte. Vos tortionnaires devraient le savoir !

[@user-cx2jj9sj2p]

That is horrific no wonder Julian thought we should all know about it, cos we should, thank you Julian truth is truth ♾️⚖️

[@robertschrauder7537]

he gave names of anti regieme activists to belarus dictator for torture he is a criminal who got many people killed and rights violated shame on you/

[@epma_2000]

This is the fabulous system we live in. The democracy, the freedom ... just be quiet, just do not even think on saying, writing or showing something different to the world and you will keep your occidental freedom.

[@phylis3917]

🎯🎯🎯🏅🏅🏅🏆🏆 If a certain person wins election - that will be IT!

[@1984FarmDreams]

Thank you Julian. ❤

[@ButchBrown7]

Truth Sets real people apart in History. His story is etched in the minds of many who recognize the lies many tell in high places

[@phylis3917]

Bravo. 👏🏿🎯🎯🎯🎯🏆🏆🏆🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@biancakarteron5620]

WE R STILL FIGHTING AND PAYING FOR TRUTH.

[@vgoogleuser8136]

Bless you Julian Assange. No good deed goes unpublished.

[@IngeEvenwel]

How hypocritical... The shooters probably are still scot free but the person who raised these atrocities gets put in jail....

[@phylis3917]

They are on level -1. Have many incarnations to gobb

[@carlenaponce9205]

America’s Hero 🇺🇸🙏🌹

[@marygunn7417]

Bless you for speaking truth. You started the ball rolling.

[@nancyrood3026]

What a sad abuse of power. KILLING PEOPLE LIKE THEY'RE PLAYING A. VIDEO GAME.

[@odiledalloul5695]

Excellents rappels. Merci.

[@pokemonpro8438]

Wikileaks was what we were promised the internet would be for all people.

[@bulldogs99bm]

A hero returns

[@dutchman8129]

freedom is slavery ignorance is strength war is peace.

[@veraarmstrong9656]

God bless Julian and his Family

[@IronMikeDyson1979]

Imagine if you become exposed to too much truth, you go insane

[@phylis3917]

An overload.