PUTIN’S KISS + Q&A with filmmaker Lise Birk Pedersen
Sunday 25 March 20.00, ICA (UK premiere)
Monday 26 March 18.40, Curzon Soho
Meet Masha, a 19-year-old who grew up in Russia under Putin, on her journey through the Nashi youth movement. This coming-of-age tale focuses on Masha’s personal political struggle, painting a grim picture of the Russian political climate. When Masha comes into direct contact with members of the opposition she begins to question Nashi, leading to a shocking event that pushes Masha to make her choice in the end.
Courtesy of Dogwoof.
(Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2012 and International Documentary Festival Amsterdam 2011)
Lise Birk Pedersen—Denmark—2011—85m—doc
In Russian with English subtitles
