"The film follows Talankin in his job at a school in the poor mining town of Karabash in the Chelyabinsk region, showing how the Russian government indoctrinates students with pro-war messages."
"Prosecutors claimed the documentary propagates extremism and terrorism, criticizing its content for conveying a negative attitude toward the special military operation and the current government."
"The film features the white-blue-white flag, associated with the 'Freedom of Russia' Legion, and includes footage of children shown without parental consent."
"Talankin fled Russia in the summer of 2024 with the hard drives containing what would become the documentary feature, which premiered at Sundance and won an Oscar."
A Russian court has banned the documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin, which addresses wartime propaganda in a provincial school. Prosecutors argue it promotes extremism and anti-government sentiment. The film, directed by David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin, showcases how the Russian government indoctrinates students with pro-war messages. Authorities criticized its content, claiming it conveys a negative attitude toward the military operation in Ukraine. The film features controversial symbols and footage of children without consent. Talankin fled Russia with the documentary's footage, which premiered at Sundance and won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
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