Putin's Kiss
"What happens when your enemies become your friends?"
Originally released in 2011. Putin's Kiss is a documentary film. directed by Lise Birk Pedersen. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Oleg Kashin, Masha Bucher, and Garry Kasparov
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 19, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Box Office
$5.3K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Denmark
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,303
Production Companies
- Made in Copenhagen
- ITVS
- NRK
- Monday Production
- ITVS International
- The Danish Film Institute
- VPRO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putin's Kiss about?
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...
Who directed Putin's Kiss?
Putin's Kiss was directed by Lise Birk Pedersen.
How long is Putin's Kiss?
Putin's Kiss has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Putin's Kiss released?
Putin's Kiss was released on November 19, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Putin's Kiss?
The main cast of Putin's Kiss includes Oleg Kashin, Masha Bucher, Garry Kasparov, Dmitry Medvedev, Boris Nemtsov.