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Mr. Nobody Against Putin
“The incredible story of an ordinary Russian teacher who exposed Putin's propaganda machine.”
7.4 / 10• 2025• 1h 30m•NR• Danish
Documentary
Storyline
As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.
Cast & Crew
Pavel Talankin
Self
Lead
Vladimir Putin
Self (archive footage)
Roman Abalin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lavrentiy Beria
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Viktor Abakumov
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Leon Trotsky
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dmitry Medvedev
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Vladimir Kara-Murza
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Borenstein's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Mr. Nobody Against Putin is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
