Putin's Kiss (2011)
Masha Drokova is a rising star in Russia's popular nationalistic youth movement, Nashi. A smart, ambitious teenager who – literally – embraced Vladimir Putin and his promise of a greater Russia, her dedication as an organizer is rewarded with a university scholarship, an apartment, and a job as a spokesperson. But her bright political future falters when she befriends a group of liberal journalists who are critical of the government, including blogger Oleg Kashin, who calls Nashi a "group of hooligans," and she's forced to confront the group's dirty – even violent – tactics.
Director: Lise Birk Pedersen
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Oleg Kashin as Self |
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Masha Bucher as Self |
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Garry Kasparov as Self (archive footage) |
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Dmitry Medvedev as Self (archive footage) |
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Boris Nemtsov as Self |
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Vladimir Putin as Self (archive footage) |
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Ilya Yashin as Self |
| Directing | Lise Birk Pedersen | Director |
