Pussy Versus Putin
"Shocking and visceral profile of Pussy Riot and their protests."
Originally released in 2013. Pussy Versus Putin is a documentary/music film. directed by Vasily Bogatov. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mariya Alyokhina, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, and Yekaterina Samutsevich
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gogol's Wives
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Wi...
Who directed Pussy Versus Putin?
Pussy Versus Putin was directed by Vasily Bogatov.
How long is Pussy Versus Putin?
Pussy Versus Putin has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Pussy Versus Putin released?
Pussy Versus Putin was released on August 30, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pussy Versus Putin?
The main cast of Pussy Versus Putin includes Mariya Alyokhina, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Yekaterina Samutsevich.