Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin
Synopsis
Who is the new Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, or Gogol waiting to be discovered by the English-speaking world? Hosted by actor, author, and activist Stephen Fry, focuses on six authors whose vibrant, idiosyncratic work continues to gain traction with a global audience: Dmitry Bykov, Mariam Petrosyan, Zakhar Prilepin, Anna Starobinets, Vladimir Sorokin, and Lyudmila Ultiskaya. With contributions from their literary critics, publishers, and peers, the film features extensive interviews with each author.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mitchell, Sarah Wallis
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Wallis, Paul Mitchell
- Original Score
- Frank Ilfman
- Original Title
- Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mitchell, Sarah Wallis
Sarah Wallis, Paul Mitchell
Frank Ilfman
Gennady Nemikh
Toby Marter
Sarah Wallis, Paul Mitchell
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Wallis
Producer
Gennady Nemikh
Director of Photography
Paul Mitchell
Producer
Paul Mitchell
Director
Sarah Wallis
Writer
Toby Marter
Editor
Paul Mitchell
Writer
Sarah Wallis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin about?
Who is the new Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, or Gogol waiting to be discovered by the English-speaking world? Hosted by actor, author, and activist Stephen Fry, focuses on six authors whose vibrant, idiosyncratic work continues to gain traction with a global audience: Dmitry Bykov, Mariam Petrosyan, Zakhar Prilepin, Anna Starobinets, Vladimir Sorokin, and Lyudmila Ultiskaya. With contributions from their literary critics, publishers, and peers, the film features extensive interviews with each author.
Who directed Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin?
Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin was directed by Paul Mitchell, Sarah Wallis.
Who stars in Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin?
The principal cast of Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin includes Stephen Fry, Vladimir Sorokin, Zakhar Prilepin, Lyudmila Ulitskaya, Anna Starobinets.
When was Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin released and how long is it?
Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin was composed by Frank Ilfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin?
Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).