Politzek, the voices that challenge the Kremlin



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Politzek, the voices that challenge the Kremlin

In Russia, criticizing the war in Ukraine or Vladimir Putin’s regime has become a crime. Thousands of ordinary citizens are being arrested, tried, and imprisoned. They are called “Politzek”: political prisoners. Filmed clandestinely over the course of more than a year, Politzek gives a platform to those who, despite the fear, continue to speak out against Putin’s repressive Russia. Through the intersecting stories of a teenager sentenced to five years in prison for criticizing the government on social media, a young artist jailed for placing anti-war stickers, a human rights activist, and two theater directors facing Kafkaesque trials, the film unveils the machinery of state repression in Russia. With rare footage, broken yet unyielding voices, this is a story of silenced resistance.

Release date : 2025-09-09

Production country :
Belgium, France, Germany

Production company :
Clin d'oeil Films, Wildbird Films, Shelter Prod, France Télévisions, DW, RTBF, VRT, SWR, BABEL Doc, Mediawan Rights

Durasi : 90 Min.

Popularity : 1

8.00

Total Vote : 1

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