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31"The Social Network" is a 2010 biographical drama film directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin. The movie is based on the creation of the social networking site Facebook and its co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse Eisenberg.
The film opens with Mark Zuckerberg, a student at Harvard University, creating a website called Facemash, which allows users to rate the attractiveness of female students. This leads to his being reprimanded by the university and inspires him to create a new social networking site called "The Facebook" with the help of his friend Eduardo Saverin, played by Andrew Garfield.
As the site gains popularity and attracts investors, conflicts arise between Zuckerberg and Saverin, as well as between Zuckerberg and other characters, such as the Winklevoss twins who claim that Zuckerberg stole their idea. The movie depicts Zuckerberg as a socially awkward genius who is obsessed with the idea of creating something new and innovative.
"The Social Network" received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, grossing over $224 million worldwide. It won three Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay for Sorkin, and was praised for its direction, screenplay, acting, and soundtrack.
The film has been criticized for its accuracy in portraying the events surrounding the creation of Facebook, with some of the real-life characters disputing the way they were depicted. Nonetheless, "The Social Network" remains a powerful exploration of the complexities of ambition, entrepreneurship, and the human desire for connection in the digital age.