Russians at War
Synopsis
Anastasia Trofimova embeds with a Russian Army battalion in Ukraine, capturing the disillusionment of soldiers amid a conflict that disrupts families and identities.
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Without authorization, filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova embeds in a Russian Army battalion fighting in Ukraine. Gaining rare access, she captures a conflict that shatters families, history, and identity. Her raw, frontline footage reveals disillusioned soldiers questioning their purpose. Premiering at Venice and TIFF, Russians at War is among the most provocative and widely debated documentaries of the war. Director: Anastasia Trofimova Watch more related documentaries in our playlist
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Why Watch
- See Russian soldiers' perspectives on the Ukraine war.
- Meet soldiers expressing confusion about their roles.
- Find out why the film was labeled as propaganda.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on September 4, 2024, at the Venice Film Festival.
- The battalion Trofimova followed had 600 casualties out of 900 soldiers.
- The North American premiere was postponed from September 12 to September 17, 2024.
- Toronto police reported no active threats despite the postponement.
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When did Russians at War premiere at the Venice International Film Festival?
Russians at War premiered for the film industry on September 4, 2024, and for the public on September 5, 2024.
What was the casualty rate of the Russian battalion followed by Trofimova?
The battalion suffered 600 casualties out of a 900-people-strong battalion by the time Trofimova arrived.
Why was the North American public premiere of Russians at War postponed?
The North American public premiere was postponed from September 12 to September 17, 2024, due to 'significant threats'.
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