Mikhail Khodorkovsky was imprisoned for a decade after becoming the wealthiest man in Russia during the 1990s, challenging Vladimir Putin's regime.
“Oligarch. Prisoner. Dissident.”
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Mikhail Khodorkovsky was imprisoned for a decade after becoming the wealthiest man in Russia during the 1990s, challenging Vladimir Putin's regime.
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Synopsis
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once the wealthiest man in Russia, led the Yukos oil company in the 1990s. After clashing with Vladimir Putin, he was imprisoned for ten years. "Citizen K" features interviews with key figures like Alexei Navalny and Anton Drel, using archival footage to illustrate Khodorkovsky's shift from a business leader to a political dissident. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2019 and runs for 126 minutes.
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The GuardianAlex Gibney’s documentary about a Russian oligarch turned Putin critic struggles to penetrate the man’s slick exterior.
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Why Watch
- Meet Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a key figure in Russian politics.
- See insights from Alexei Navalny on modern Russia.
- Find out about the impact of oligarchs in post-Soviet society.
Did You Know
- The film has a 95% positive rating from 59 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Citizen K was part of the official selection at three major film festivals.
- Alex Gibney was nominated for Best Documentary Screenplay at the 72nd Writers Guild of America Awards.
- The film has a runtime of 126 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Citizen K?
Citizen K was directed by Alex Gibney.
What is the runtime of Citizen K?
Citizen K has a runtime of 126 minutes.
What percentage of reviews for Citizen K were positive on Rotten Tomatoes?
As of October 2021, 95% of the 59 reviews compiled on Rotten Tomatoes are positive.
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