The Price of Truth
“How far would you go to defend the idea of an open press?”
Synopsis
The extraordinary story of a man who risks everything to preserve freedom of speech in Russia. In December 2021 Dmitry Muratov is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He is the editor-in-chief of Russia’s only independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta. Six of his journalists have been murdered, after their reports displeased the state. In February 2022 Russia invades Ukraine. In early March, using the cover of a documentary film festival, Muratov secretly negotiates free passage for forty journalists with the Latvian government. Then he returns to Moscow to look after his paper and its remaining staff. To this day, he refuses to leave Moscow, whatever the pressure on him and his team. "Putin stands for death. I stand for life."
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Forbes
- Original Title
- The Price of Truth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Ventana Film, SWR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Forbes
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Forbes
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Price of Truth.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Price of Truth.
***Documentar***
More Like The Price of Truth
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Price of Truth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Price of Truth about?
The extraordinary story of a man who risks everything to preserve freedom of speech in Russia. In December 2021 Dmitry Muratov is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He is the editor-in-chief of Russia’s only independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta. Six of his journalists have been murdered, after their reports displeased the state. In February 2022 Russia invades Ukraine. In early March, using the cover of a documentary film festival, Muratov secretly negotiates free passage for forty journalists with the Latvian government. Then he returns to Moscow to look after his paper and its remaining staff. To this day, he refuses to leave Moscow, whatever the pressure on him and his team. "Putin stands for death. I stand for life."
Who directed The Price of Truth?
The Price of Truth was directed by Patrick Forbes.
Who stars in The Price of Truth?
The principal cast of The Price of Truth includes Dmitry Muratov.
When was The Price of Truth released and how long is it?
The Price of Truth was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.