The Mark of Cain
The fading art form and ‘language’ of Russian criminal tattoos, formerly a forbidden topic in Russia. The now vanishing practice is seen as reflecting the transition of the broader Russian society. Filmed in some of Russia’s most notorious prisons, including the fabled White Swan, the interviews with prisoners, guards, and criminologists reveal the secret language of “The Zone” and “The Code of Thieves” (Vor v zakone).
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The Mark of Cain
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 5, 2001
Runtime
1h 13m
Genres
Documentary, Drama
User Score
77%
Original Title
The Mark of Cain
Production Companies
Pink Ghetto Productions, Go East Productions
Director
Alix Lambert
Description
The fading art form and ‘language’ of Russian criminal tattoos, formerly a forbidden topic in Russia. The now vanishing practice is seen as reflecting the transition of the broader Russian society. Filmed in some of Russia’s most notorious prisons, including the fabled White Swan, the interviews with prisoners, guards, and criminologists reveal the secret language of “The Zone” and “The Code of Thieves” (Vor v zakone).
