The New Saint (2010)

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The New Saint is a film about Yevgeny Rodionov, an ordinary young Russian boy who fell in the first Chechen war after being taken prisoner and refusing to convert to Islam. He was proclaimed a martyr and many Russians found in Yevgeny their own unofficial saint. The life of Yevgeny’s mother underwent a radical change when her child ‘became’ a saint. By campaigning for his canonisation she keeps the memory of her son alive. The success of her mission is illustrated by the portrayal of Yevgeny’s image on icons throughout the country. Who is this holy soldier exactly and what makes him the perfect icon of Russia today?

Director: Allard Detiger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Country: Belgium, Netherlands, Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The New Saint about?
The New Saint is a film about Yevgeny Rodionov, an ordinary young Russian boy who fell in the first Chechen war after being taken prisoner and refusing to convert to Islam. He was proclaimed a martyr and many Russians found in Yevgeny their own unofficial saint. The life of Yevgeny’s mother underwent a radical change when her child ‘became’ a saint. By campaigning for his canonisation she keeps the memory of her son alive. The success of her mission is illustrated by the portrayal of Yevgeny’s image on icons throughout the country. Who is this holy soldier exactly and what makes him the perfect icon of Russia today?
Who directed The New Saint?
The New Saint was directed by Allard Detiger.
How long is The New Saint?
The New Saint has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is The New Saint?
The New Saint is a Documentary film.
Where was The New Saint produced?
The New Saint was produced in Belgium, Netherlands, Russia.