Pablo Ben-Yakov

Actor

Director

Pablo Ben-Yakov is a German director who attracted attention with his documentary LORD OF THE TOYS (2018). The film follows the controversial YouTuber Adlersson (Max Herzberg) and his circle of friends in Dresden, providing a brutal insight into the world of young social media personalities. Ben-Yakov's work is characterized by his precise powers of observation and critical examination of digital youth culture. LORD OF THE TOYS polarizes with its unembellished portrayal and raises questions about responsibility, influence and the modern media landscape. The film has made Pablo Ben-Yakov an important chronicler of today's generation and their digital reality.