Words of War
"In a world silenced by fear, her truth was unstoppable."
Released just last year. Words of War is a drama/thriller film. directed by James Strong.
Starring Maxine Peake, Ciarán Hinds, and Jason Isaacs
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 2025
9 months ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BuzzFeed Studios
- Good Films Collective
- K. JAM Media
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Vla...
Who directed Words of War?
Words of War was directed by James Strong.
How long is Words of War?
Words of War has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Words of War released?
Words of War was released on May 2, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Words of War?
The main cast of Words of War includes Maxine Peake, Ciarán Hinds, Jason Isaacs, Naomi Battrick, Harry Lawtey.