A Bitter Taste of Freedom
Горький вкус свободы
“Hers was a lonely voice, yet loud enough for the entire country to hear.”
Synopsis
In her quest to uncover the wrongdoings of the Russian authorities, Anna Politkovskaya inspired awe in some and fear in countless others. At age 48 she was assassinated for simply doing her job. This documentary is based on Anna's conversations with filmmaker Marina Goldovskaya, Anna's former university professor and personal friend. Shot over a period of 20 years, this exclusive footage creates an incredible story of a woman who consciously gave her life for her convictions.
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A Bitter Taste of Freedom - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marina Goldovskaya
- Screenplay & Story
- Marina Goldovskaya
- Original Score
- Bruce Hanifan
- Original Title
- Горький вкус свободы
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Sweden, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marina Goldovskaya
Marina Goldovskaya
Bruce Hanifan
Marina Goldovskaya
Dmitry Sushev
Malcolm Dixelius, Marina Goldovskaya
Department Leadership Roster
Marina Goldovskaya
Director
Marina Goldovskaya
Writer
Malcolm Dixelius
Producer
Dmitry Sushev
Editor
Marina Goldovskaya
Producer
Marina Goldovskaya
Director of Photography
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What is A Bitter Taste of Freedom about?
In her quest to uncover the wrongdoings of the Russian authorities, Anna Politkovskaya inspired awe in some and fear in countless others. At age 48 she was assassinated for simply doing her job. This documentary is based on Anna's conversations with filmmaker Marina Goldovskaya, Anna's former university professor and personal friend. Shot over a period of 20 years, this exclusive footage creates an incredible story of a woman who consciously gave her life for her convictions.
Who directed A Bitter Taste of Freedom?
A Bitter Taste of Freedom was directed by Marina Goldovskaya.
Who stars in A Bitter Taste of Freedom?
The principal cast of A Bitter Taste of Freedom includes Anna Politkovskaya, Mikhail Gorbachev, Karinna Moskalenko, Alla Bossart, Dmitry Bykov.
When was A Bitter Taste of Freedom released and how long is it?
A Bitter Taste of Freedom was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Bitter Taste of Freedom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bitter Taste of Freedom was composed by Bruce Hanifan.