The New Greatness Case (2022)

The New Greatness Case (2022) poster

Anya was an ordinary Moscow teenager who found a chat group of her choice online. They talked about animals, the stars and social issues. A man called Ruslan D joined the group, who set up an office space for the online group to meet. Step by step, he began to lead young people who were critical of the Putin's regime towards political activism. Ruslan D placed a camera in the meeting room, and when he had enough footage, he handed it over to the prosecutor. The police raided the teenagers' homes and they were arrested on charges of planning to overthrow the government and terrorism. Three years of legal proceedings transformed Anya's mother from a loyal follower of Putin to a hunger-striking activist. Moscow-based director Anna Shishova followed Anya and her mother's life throughout the event and eventually revealed the true identity of Ruslan D.

Director: Anna Shishova-Bogolyubova
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Alexandra Ivanova
Production: IV Films, Piraya Film, Nukleus film
Country: Croatia, Finland, Norway
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Keywords

entrapment, political activism, human rights, political repression

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More Films by Director: Anna Shishova-Bogolyubova
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The New Greatness Case about?
Anya was an ordinary Moscow teenager who found a chat group of her choice online. They talked about animals, the stars and social issues. A man called Ruslan D joined the group, who set up an office space for the online group to meet. Step by step, he began to lead young people who were critical of the Putin's regime towards political activism. Ruslan D placed a camera in the meeting room, and when he had enough footage, he handed it over to the prosecutor. The police raided the teenagers' homes and they were arrested on charges of planning to overthrow the government and terrorism. Three years of legal proceedings transformed Anya's mother from a loyal follower of Putin to a hunger-striking activist. Moscow-based director Anna Shishova followed Anya and her mother's life throughout the event and eventually revealed the true identity of Ruslan D.
Who directed The New Greatness Case?
The New Greatness Case was directed by Anna Shishova-Bogolyubova.
Who stars in The New Greatness Case?
The New Greatness Case stars Anya Pavlikova, Julya Pavlikova.
How long is The New Greatness Case?
The New Greatness Case has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The New Greatness Case?
The New Greatness Case is a Documentary film.
Where was The New Greatness Case produced?
The New Greatness Case was produced in Croatia, Finland, Norway.