Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer (2013)

Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer (2013) poster

In the winter of 2011, after a controversial election, Vladimir Putin was reinstalled as president of Russia. In response, hundreds of thousands of citizens rose up all over the country to challenge the legitimacy of Putin’s rule. Among them were a group of young, radical-feminist punk rockers, better known as Pussy Riot. Wearing colored balaclavas, tights, and summer dresses, they entered Moscow’s most venerated cathedral and dared to sing “Mother Mary, Banish Putin!” Now they have become victims of a “show” trial.

Director: Mike Lerner, Maxim Pozdorovkin
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Editing: Simon Barker
Production: Third Party Films, Britdoc Foundation, Roast Beef Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Deutsch, Pусский, English
Budget: $25,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Social Injustice and Protest

Keywords

resistance, feminism, protest, punk rock, oppression, activism, feminist activism, russia

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer about?
In the winter of 2011, after a controversial election, Vladimir Putin was reinstalled as president of Russia. In response, hundreds of thousands of citizens rose up all over the country to challenge the legitimacy of Putin’s rule. Among them were a group of young, radical-feminist punk rockers, better known as Pussy Riot. Wearing colored balaclavas, tights, and summer dresses, they entered Moscow’s most venerated cathedral and dared to sing “Mother Mary, Banish Putin!” Now they have become victims of a “show” trial.
Who directed Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer?
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer was directed by Mike Lerner, Maxim Pozdorovkin.
Who stars in Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer?
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer stars Mariya Alyokhina, Yekaterina Samutsevich, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Andrey Tolokonnikov, Petr Verzilov, Dmitry Medvedev.
How long is Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer?
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer?
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer is a Music, Documentary film.
What is the budget of Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer?
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer had a budget of $25,000.
Where was Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer produced?
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer?
The themes of Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer include: Social Injustice and Protest.