Putin's Kiss (2011)
3.3 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 22min
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- Synopsis:
Putin's Kiss presents, through interviews and archival footage, Masha Drokova's experiences in Russian youth organisation Nashi, which declares itself to be a democratic, anti-fascist, anti-'oligarchic-capitalist' movement. From the age of 15 through to 19 she is heavily involved in the organisation, working her way up into a position of influence and authority, eventually becoming the host of a youth oriented, state funded television program. She idolises Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the film's title refers in an incident in which, while receiving a medal from him, Drokova spontaneously hugged and kissed him. As the film goes on, Drokova becomes friends with several other journalists, many of whom are critical of the Russian ruling party. Her views are called into question and she becomes increasingly torn between the two. The situation reaches a head when her friend and fellow journalist Oleg Kashin is violently beaten; though his attackers are never identified, it is speculated by many that they were working for the Kremlin in some capacity. By the end of the film, though Drokova remains an ardent supporter of Putin, she is no longer a member of Nashi, and she is shown discussing her views freely with Kashin. - Actors:
- Oleg Kashin, Vladimir Putin
- Directors:
- Lise Birk Pedersen
- Others:
- Lise Birk Pedersen
- Genres:
- Documentary, Drama
- Countries:
- Russia
- Awards:
2012 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Cinematography Award Documentary
