Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Synopsis

As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the country's primary schools become stages for recruitment and propaganda. Facing the ethical dilemma of working inside that system, Pavel Talankin, a teacher in a mining town in the Urals, decides to secretly film what is really happening in his school.

Why it matters to us

A brave, chilling document about the Russian propaganda machine, filmed from the inside. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary.

Details

Director

David Borenstein, Pavel Talankin

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

90 minutes

Language

Russian, Spanish subtitles

Release

August 27, 2026

Rating

R

Festivals & awards

• Sundance — Special Jury Award (World Cinema Documentary)
• Academy Award 2026 — Best Documentary