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Welcome to Chechnya (2020)

Movie ★ 6.9 107 min

Documentary

This searing investigative work shadows a group of activists risking unimaginable peril to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ program raging in the repressive and closed Russian republic. Unfettered access and a remarkable approach to protecting anonymity exposes this under-reported atrocity–and an extraordinary group of people confronting evil.

David France Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 26, 2020
Runtime
107 min
IMDb
tt11394200
Studio
, Public Square Films, David France & Joy A. Tomchin Film, Ninety Thousand Words

Themes

Cast

Maxim Lapunov Self Olga Baranova Self David Isteev Self Vladimir Putin Vladimir Putin Self Ramzan Kadyrov Ramzan Kadyrov Self Zelim Bakaev Zelim Bakaev Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Welcome to Chechnya about?
This searing investigative work shadows a group of activists risking unimaginable peril to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ program raging in the repressive and closed Russian republic. Unfettered access and a remarkable approach to protecting anonymity exposes this under-reported atrocity–and an extraordinary group of people confronting evil.
Who directed Welcome to Chechnya?
Welcome to Chechnya was directed by David France.
Who stars in Welcome to Chechnya?
Welcome to Chechnya stars Maxim Lapunov, Olga Baranova, David Isteev, Vladimir Putin.
When was Welcome to Chechnya released?
Welcome to Chechnya is a 2020 documentary film.
Where can I watch Welcome to Chechnya?
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