Extremist
Synopsis
A young Russian artist makes an anti-war statement by swapping food labels with pacifist messages in a Moscow supermarket, leading to her arrest and the threat of a 10-year prison sentence.
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Building a State of Fear in “Extremist” | The New Yorker
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-12-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Telluride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 5, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Molochnikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Molochnikov, Mikhail Durnenkov
- Original Score
- Juan Carlos Enriquez
- Original Title
- Extremist
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Forma Pro Films, Red Hour
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Molochnikov
Alexander Molochnikov, Mikhail Durnenkov
Juan Carlos Enriquez
Mikhail Krichman
Vadim Krasnitsky, Alexander Ivanov
Jean Chapiro, Odessa Rae, Ramin Bahrani, Sheryl Crown, Ben Stiller
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Molochnikov
Director
Alexander Molochnikov
Writer
Jean Chapiro
Producer
Mikhail Krichman
Director of Photography
Vadim Krasnitsky
Editor
Alexander Ivanov
Editor
Vladislav Ogay
Production Design
Mikhail Durnenkov
Writer
Alexander Molochnikov
Producer
Yulia Zayceva
Producer
Svetlana Punte
Producer
Lyubov Korolkova
Production Design
Maria Kabish
Costume Design
Juan Carlos Enriquez
Original Music Composer
Simon Hegarty
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Extremist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Extremist about?
A young Russian artist makes an anti-war statement by swapping food labels with pacifist messages in a Moscow supermarket, leading to her arrest and the threat of a 10-year prison sentence.
Who directed Extremist?
Extremist was directed by Alexander Molochnikov.
Who stars in Extremist?
The principal cast of Extremist includes Viktoriya Miroshnichenko, Tinatin Dalakishvili, Liliyan Malkina, Artur Smolyaninov, Dana Bjorka.
When was Extremist released and how long is it?
Extremist was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Extremist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Extremist was composed by Juan Carlos Enriquez.