54 minutes / Color
Russian / English subtitles
Release: 2023
Copyright: 2023
For years, it has been dangerous for ordinary Russians to voice dissent against Putin’s regime for years. New censorship laws, introduced since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, have made it tougher. Hundreds of thousands have fled Russia and those who remain have to choose: stay silent, or support the war.
"Teachers showing this current history have a lot to discuss with their students. It is a reminder of the importance of guarding our freedom of expression by opposing censorship, of questioning what those in authority say (propaganda), of maintaining relations with our family and friends despite differences, of the importance of the power of art during times of war, and of the ethical question of who a patriot is and who is a traitor." —Educational Media Reviews Online
"The film is essential viewing for anyone who wants a deep dive into one of our modern day's most troubling events. It would be essential viewing for anyone, as we often take our freedoms of speech and expression for granted in this day and age." —Video Librarian
Popova, Anastasii͡a (television director)
Mitchell, Paul (television director)
Kozyrev, Mikhail (television producer)
Olevskai͡a, Darʹi͡a (television producer)
Cinematography, Valdis Celmins [and 6 others]; editors, Guy Creasey, Haukje Heuff; music, Felix Erskine.
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