Putin's Kiss (2011)

Masha Drokova is a rising star in Russia's popular nationalistic youth movement, Nashi. A smart, ambitious teenager who – literally – embraced Vladimir Putin and his promise of a greater Russia, her dedication as an organizer is rewarded with a university scholarship, an apartment, and a job as a spokesperson. But her bright political future falters when she befriends a group of liberal journalists who are critical of the government, including blogger Oleg Kashin, who calls Nashi a "group of hooligans," and she's forced to confront the group's dirty – even violent – tactics.

Released

2011-11-19

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

85 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Lise Birk Pedersen

TMDB rating

5.2/10 from 8 votes