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Putin's Witnesses

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2018 · 103 min Documentary History
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

Russian Federation, December 31, 1999. After President Boris Yeltsin's unexpected resignation, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin becomes acting president of the country. From that day and for a year, Vitaly Mansky's camera documented Putin's rise to power. The story of a privileged witness. The harsh explanation of the reason why politics is the art of possibility of achieving the best with the support of many, but also of giving the worst in return.

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Original Title Свидетели Путина
Year 2018
Country Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia
Genre Documentary, History
Director Vitaly Mansky
Runtime 103 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (43 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Vitaly Mansky

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