IntelliJ IDEA: The Documentary (2026)
This is the IDE that changed everything. This documentary traces the 25-year journey of one of the most beloved tools in software development. Through rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments, it explores how IntelliJ IDEA challenged the status quo, shaped the Java world, and set the standard for intelligent tooling, all while staying true to its founding vision: helping developers do their best work. Featuring stories from JetBrains creators, current engineers, and voices from Google, Oracle, and the Spring community.
Director: Jaś Miszewski
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Eugene Belyaev as |
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Maxim Shafirov as |
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Konstantin Bulenkov as |
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Dmitry Jemerov as |
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Anna Kozlova as |
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Trisha Gee as |
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Josh Long as |
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Sergey Chernov as |
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Brian Goetz as |
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Kevin Wittek as |
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George Andrianakis as |
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Tor Norbye as |
| Production | Guillermo López | Producer |
| Directing | Jaś Miszewski | Director |