Pussy Versus Putin
“Shocking and visceral profile of Pussy Riot and their protests.”
Synopsis
In 2012 two members of anarchistic female band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in a Mordovian labor camp for "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred". Russian film collective Gogol’s Wives follow each step of the feminist punk band’s battle against Putin including their first disruptive performances on a trolley bus, shooting a video about transparent elections, a controversial performance in a Red Square cathedral, and footage shot in a jail cell. Support comes from many corners including Madonna who painted the words "Pussy Riot" on her back and wore a balaclava during her Moscow show. The documentary portrays the grim state of present-day Russia, a country starkly divided between conservatism and anarchy. Pussy Riot believes that art has to be free and they're willing to take it to extremes. "Pussycat made a mess in the house," they say, and the house is Russia. The filmmakers do not seek to moralize, they simply edit events and leave viewers to draw their own conclusions.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taisiya Krugovykh, Vasily Bogatov
- Original Title
- Pussy Versus Putin
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Gogol's Wives
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taisiya Krugovykh, Vasily Bogatov
Department Leadership Roster
Taisiya Krugovykh
Director
Vasily Bogatov
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What is Pussy Versus Putin about?
In 2012 two members of anarchistic female band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in a Mordovian labor camp for "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred". Russian film collective Gogol’s Wives follow each step of the feminist punk band’s battle against Putin including their first disruptive performances on a trolley bus, shooting a video about transparent elections, a controversial performance in a Red Square cathedral, and footage shot in a jail cell. Support comes from many corners including Madonna who painted the words "Pussy Riot" on her back and wore a balaclava during her Moscow show. The documentary portrays the grim state of present-day Russia, a country starkly divided between conservatism and anarchy. Pussy Riot believes that art has to be free and they're willing to take it to extremes. "Pussycat made a mess in the house," they say, and the house is Russia. The filmmakers do not seek to moralize, they simply edit events and leave viewers to draw their own conclusions.
Who directed Pussy Versus Putin?
Pussy Versus Putin was directed by Taisiya Krugovykh, Vasily Bogatov.
Who stars in Pussy Versus Putin?
The principal cast of Pussy Versus Putin includes Mariya Alyokhina, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Yekaterina Samutsevich.
When was Pussy Versus Putin released and how long is it?
Pussy Versus Putin was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.