Words of War
“In a world silenced by fear, her truth was unstoppable.”
Synopsis
World-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya went from being a local print journalist to braving the Chechen killing fields and exposing Russian state corruption under Vladimir Putin. She refused to give up reporting on the war in Chechnya despite numerous acts of intimidation and violence, including being poisoned. She was ultimately murdered in the elevator of her block of flats and it remains unclear who paid for the contract killing.
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Words of War | 2025 |@SignatureUKTrailer |Maxine Peake,Jason Isaacs,Ciarán Hinds Biopic Drama FilmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-09
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Maxine Peake
Anna Politkovskaya
Ciarán Hinds
Dmitry Muratov
Jason Isaacs
Sacha
Naomi Battrick
Vera Politkovskaya
Harry Lawtey
Ilya
Ellie Bamber
Elena
Ben Miles
Yuri Schekochikhin
Ian Hart
Lt. Col. Egorov
Oliver Maltman
Nestor
Agni Scott
Natalya Estemirova
Sophie Simnett
Nina
Fady Elsayed
Anzor
Lorne MacFadyen
Leo
Lujza Richter
Fatima
Alec Newman
Major Popov
Moe Bar-El
Mosvar Barayev
Anton Valensi
Captain Turgenev
Gary Oliver
Gregor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Strong
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Poppen
- Original Score
- Snorri Hallgrímsson
- Original Title
- Words of War
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- BuzzFeed Studios, Good Films Collective, K. JAM Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Strong
Eric Poppen
Snorri Hallgrímsson
Mike Eley, Simon Hegarty, Matt Poynter
David Charap
Dean Altit, Paul Brennan, Yulia Zayceva, Kia Jam, David Banks
Department Leadership Roster
James Strong
Director
Paul Brennan
Producer
Eric Poppen
Writer
Miriam Segal
Producer
David Charap
Editor
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Snorri Hallgrímsson
Original Music Composer
Kia Jam
Producer
Mark Maxey
Producer
Crispian Sallis
Production Design
Nigel Egerton
Costume Design
Gareth Repton
Visual Effects Supervisor
Stanislav Samuchov
Stunt Coordinator
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Words of War
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What is Words of War about?
World-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya went from being a local print journalist to braving the Chechen killing fields and exposing Russian state corruption under Vladimir Putin. She refused to give up reporting on the war in Chechnya despite numerous acts of intimidation and violence, including being poisoned. She was ultimately murdered in the elevator of her block of flats and it remains unclear who paid for the contract killing.
Who directed Words of War?
Words of War was directed by James Strong.
Who stars in Words of War?
The principal cast of Words of War includes Maxine Peake, Ciarán Hinds, Jason Isaacs, Naomi Battrick, Harry Lawtey.
When was Words of War released and how long is it?
Words of War was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Words of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Words of War was composed by Snorri Hallgrímsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Words of War?
Words of War holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).