Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army
Wagner, l’armée de l’ombre de Poutine
Synopsis
Wagner does not exist. At least not officially. However, after months of investigation and for the first time, Alexandra Jousset and Ksenia Bolchakova plunge us into the heart of this secret army. This film is an investigation into the Russian private military company Wagner. Deployed on all the hot spots of the planet. Its thousands of mercenaries are the armed arm of a Russia that dreams of being great again, applying the recipes learned by Vladimir Putin at the KGB: destabilize and disinform.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Marat Gabidullin
Self
Vladimir Putin
Self (archive footage)
Ruslan Leviev
Self, Russian military analyst, Conflict Intelligence Team
Kevin Limonier
Self, associate professor
Vasili
Self, Wagner Group recruiter
Rima
Self, mother of Sergei Makarov
Catherine Welton
Self, author of 'Putin's People
Denis Korotkov
Self, Novaya Gazeta journalist
Dmitry Utkin
Self (archive footage)
Jean-Serge Bokassa
Self, former Minister of the Interior, Central African Republic
Faustin-Archange Touadéra
Self, President of the Central African Republic
Suzanne
Self, mother of four children
Ahmed
Self, eyewitness for murder committed by Wagner Group
Stanislav Dychko
Self, torture murderer (archive footage)
Adam
Self, gold mining industry whistleblower
Aleksandr Radchenko
Self, father of murdered Russian investigative journalist
Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Self
Didier Castres
Self, French Army General (retired)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandra Jousset, Ksenia Bolchakova
- Screenplay & Story
- Ksenia Bolchakova, Alexandra Jousset
- Original Score
- Yuksek
- Original Title
- Wagner, l’armée de l’ombre de Poutine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- CAPA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandra Jousset, Ksenia Bolchakova
Ksenia Bolchakova, Alexandra Jousset
Yuksek
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandra Jousset
Director
Ksenia Bolchakova
Director
Ksenia Bolchakova
Writer
Alexandra Jousset
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army about?
Wagner does not exist. At least not officially. However, after months of investigation and for the first time, Alexandra Jousset and Ksenia Bolchakova plunge us into the heart of this secret army. This film is an investigation into the Russian private military company Wagner. Deployed on all the hot spots of the planet. Its thousands of mercenaries are the armed arm of a Russia that dreams of being great again, applying the recipes learned by Vladimir Putin at the KGB: destabilize and disinform.
Who directed Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army?
Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army was directed by Alexandra Jousset, Ksenia Bolchakova.
Who stars in Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army?
The principal cast of Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army includes Marat Gabidullin, Vladimir Putin, Ruslan Leviev, Kevin Limonier, Vasili.
When was Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army released and how long is it?
Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army was composed by Yuksek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army?
Wagner, Putin's Shadow Army holds official age classifications: FR: TP.