Welcome to Chechnya(2020)
“Inside the Russian Republic's deadly war on gays”
Overview
This searing investigative work shadows a group of activists risking unimaginable peril to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ program raging in the repressive and closed Russian republic. Unfettered access and a remarkable approach to protecting anonymity exposes this under-reported atrocity–and an extraordinary group of people confronting evil.
Director
David France
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Cast
Maxim Lapunov
as Self
Olga Baranova
as Self
David Isteev
as Self
Vladimir Putin
as Self
Ramzan Kadyrov
as Self
Zelim Bakaev
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2020
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
Russian
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
HBO Documentary Films • Public Square Films • David France & Joy A. Tomchin Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Welcome to Chechnya?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Welcome to Chechnya (2020).
What is Welcome to Chechnya about?▼
This searing investigative work shadows a group of activists risking unimaginable peril to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ program raging in the repressive and closed Russian republic. Unfettered access and a remarkable approach to protecting anonymity exposes this under-reported atrocity–and an extraordinary group of people confronting evil.
Who directed Welcome to Chechnya?▼
Welcome to Chechnya was directed by David France and released in 2020. It is a documentary film.
How long is Welcome to Chechnya?▼
Welcome to Chechnya has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Welcome to Chechnya?▼
The cast of Welcome to Chechnya includes Maxim Lapunov as Self, Olga Baranova as Self, David Isteev as Self, Vladimir Putin as Self, Ramzan Kadyrov as Self and more.
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