Find Request It
Cover Image

Mr Nobody against Putin

Pavel "Pasha" Talankin, a teacher and videographer at a primary school in Karabash, Russia, secretly documents the transformation of his school after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. As the government mandates patriotic propaganda sessions and militarizes curriculum, Pasha is forced to promote...

Full description

Saved in:
Main Authors: Rataj, Michal, 1975- (Composer), Struck, Jonas, 1972- (Composer)
Other Authors: Borenstein, David (Film director) (Film director, Screenwriter), Talankin, Pavel (Film director, Onscreen participant, director of photography,), Faber, Helle (Film producer), Síbrt, Radovan 1975- (Film producer), Karásková, Alžběta (Film producer)
Format: Videos DVD
Language:Russian
English
Published: New York, NY : Kino Lorber, LLC, [2026]
Subjects:
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, > 1952- > Influence.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 2022 > Education.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 2022 > Propaganda.
Education and state > Russia (Federation)
Whistle blowers > Russia (Federation)
Elementary school teachers > Russia (Federation)
Militarization > Russia (Federation)
Karabash (Cheli͡abinskai͡a oblastʹ, Russia)
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Summary:Pavel "Pasha" Talankin, a teacher and videographer at a primary school in Karabash, Russia, secretly documents the transformation of his school after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. As the government mandates patriotic propaganda sessions and militarizes curriculum, Pasha is forced to promote state-sanctioned messages. Under the cover of his official role, he films hundreds of hours of footage, exposing how children are indoctrinated and graduating students are recruited to fight in the war. When his own safety becomes threatened, he plans a dangerous escape from Russia.
Item Description:Originally released as a documentary film in 2025.
Wide screen (1.78:1 aspect ratio).
Special features: Introduction by co-director and cinematographer Pavel Talankin; theatrical trailer.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; NTSC; region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround or 2.0 stereo.
Audience:Not rated.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Pavel Talankin ; editors, Nicolaj Monberg, Rebekka Lønqvist ; composers, Michal Rataj, Jonas Struck.

Similar Items