
Cinetrā

Cinetrā

Putin had been preparing his country for the big war long before it started. Since 2012, a series of repressive laws were passed, labelling everyone who publicly disagreed with the official narrative as „foreign agent“. In these circumstances, a group of independent Russian media and activists are trying to resist and continue their work. Right after the invasion their work becomes virtually impossible. Shot during one decisive year, before and after the invasion, the new film by fearless filmmaker Askold Kurov (The Trial - The State of Russia vs. Oleg Sentsov) portrays the last defenders of democracy in Russia and gives a glimpse of hope for another future.
Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2024
Revelation Perth International Film Festival 2025
Writers: Anonymous (Writer), Askold Kurov (Writer)
Cinematographer: Vasily Bogatov, Vlad Dokshin
Editor: Kirill Sakharnov
Sound Designer: Ada Laub
Composer: Ada Laub
Producer: Askold Kurov
Production: Anonymous Production, Filmpunkt, Justice for Journalists Foundation, Novaya Gazeta