Putin's Kiss
Masha Drokova is a rising star in Russia's popular nationalistic youth movement, Nashi. A smart, ambitious teenager who – literally – embraced Vladimir Putin and his promise of a greater Russia, her dedication as an organizer is rewarded with a university scholarship, an apartment, and a job as a spokesperson. But her bright political future falters when she befriends a group of liberal journalists who are critical of the government, including blogger Oleg Kashin, who calls Nashi a "group of hooligans," and she's forced to confront the group's dirty – even violent – tactics.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Putin's Kiss
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 19, 2011
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
49%
Original Title
Putin's Kiss
Production Companies
Made in Copenhagen, ITVS, NRK, Monday Production, ITVS International, The Danish Film Institute, VPRO
Director
Lise Birk Pedersen
Revenue
$5,303
Description
Masha Drokova is a rising star in Russia's popular nationalistic youth movement, Nashi. A smart, ambitious teenager who – literally – embraced Vladimir Putin and his promise of a greater Russia, her dedication as an organizer is rewarded with a university scholarship, an apartment, and a job as a spokesperson. But her bright political future falters when she befriends a group of liberal journalists who are critical of the government, including blogger Oleg Kashin, who calls Nashi a "group of hooligans," and she's forced to confront the group's dirty – even violent – tactics.