Panic Button (2025)
The cooperation of Central Asian countries such as Kyrgyzstan helps Russia resist Western economic sanctions. Due to the country’s strategic location, all Chinese goods bound for Central Asia and Russia must cross its borders, and it serves as a transshipment point for goods from countries with which Putin is not officially allowed to trade. Investigative journalist Ali Toktakunov, a long-time staff member of Radio Free Europe’s Kyrgyz section, helped to uncover the deeper implications.
Director: Samara Sagynbaeva
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 15, 2025
Music: Džian Baban
Cinematography: Dastan Zhapar, Adam Oľha
Editing: Hedvika Hansalová
Production: MediaHub, Pandistan
Country: Czech Republic, Kyrgyz Republic
Language: Pусский, English, ??????
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Panic Button about?
- The cooperation of Central Asian countries such as Kyrgyzstan helps Russia resist Western economic sanctions. Due to the country’s strategic location, all Chinese goods bound for Central Asia and Russia must cross its borders, and it serves as a transshipment point for goods from countries with which Putin is not officially allowed to trade. Investigative journalist Ali Toktakunov, a long-time staff member of Radio Free Europe’s Kyrgyz section, helped to uncover the deeper implications.
- Who directed Panic Button?
- Panic Button was directed by Samara Sagynbaeva.
- How long is Panic Button?
- Panic Button has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Panic Button?
- Panic Button is a Documentary film.
- Where was Panic Button produced?
- Panic Button was produced in Czech Republic, Kyrgyz Republic.