Three teenagers face terrorism charges after police raids linked to an online chat group discussing political activism against the Russian government.
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Three teenagers face terrorism charges after police raids linked to an online chat group discussing political activism against the Russian government.
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Synopsis
Moscow teenager Anya joins an online chat group led by Ruslan D, where discussions range from animals to political activism against Vladimir Putin's regime. As Ruslan D organizes meetings and records the gatherings, he submits the footage to authorities. This action triggers police raids on the teenagers' homes, leading to arrests on terrorism charges. Directed by Anna Shishova, the film follows Anya's mother as she transforms from a Putin supporter to a hunger-striking activist during the ensuing three-year legal battle.
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Why Watch
- Meet Anya, a teenager challenging Putin's regime.
- Follow the story of a mother turned activist.
- See the impact of state repression on youth in Russia.
Did You Know
- Anya discovers the chat group while living in Moscow in 2022.
- Ruslan D films the meetings, leading to police raids on the teenagers' homes.
- Anya's mother becomes a hunger-striking activist during a three-year legal battle.
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Who is the director of The New Greatness Case?
The director of The New Greatness Case is Anna Shishova.
What charges were the teenagers arrested on in The New Greatness Case?
The teenagers were arrested on charges of terrorism and conspiracy to overthrow the government.
What transformation does Anya's mother undergo in the documentary?
Anya's mother transforms from a staunch Putin supporter to a hunger-striking activist during the legal battle.
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