Break Out

The love story of successful businessman Alexei and young doctor Dimitri unfolds against the backdrop of Russia’s escalating anti-LGBTQ laws and the invasion of Ukraine. Meeting in secret during COVID lockdowns, the couple faces criminalization, police raids, and the looming threat of being sent to the front line. Their fight for freedom takes them across three continents in a desperate bid to live authentically and without fear. First-person testimony is blended with striking animation and dramatic reenactments.

Director: Tom Donahue
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Production: Revelations Entertainment, Infinite Studios, CreativeChaos vmg
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Pусский, Український
Original Language: en

Keywords

survival, lgbt, police raid, russian invasion of ukraine (2022), covid-19, animated documentary, anti gay

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Break Out about?
The love story of successful businessman Alexei and young doctor Dimitri unfolds against the backdrop of Russia’s escalating anti-LGBTQ laws and the invasion of Ukraine. Meeting in secret during COVID lockdowns, the couple faces criminalization, police raids, and the looming threat of being sent to the front line. Their fight for freedom takes them across three continents in a desperate bid to live authentically and without fear. First-person testimony is blended with striking animation and dramatic reenactments.
Who directed Break Out?
Break Out was directed by Tom Donahue.
What genre is Break Out?
Break Out is a Animation, Documentary film.
Where was Break Out produced?
Break Out was produced in United States of America.