Children 404
Originally released in 2014. Children 404 is a documentary film. directed by Askold Kurov. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 2013, Russian President Vladimir Putin passed a bill forbidding the “promotion of nontraditional sexual relations to minors.” LGBT youth, now defenseless against insults and intimidation under this “gay propaganda” law, are considered sick, sinful and abnormal. Psychologists, teachers and even parents can be fined or imprisoned for supporting them. Forty-five Russian teens and tweens share their stories through anonymous interviews and video diaries. They detail their humiliations and discriminations, as well as their courageous stands against bullies. Their testimonies are collected online as the Children 404 project, named after the common “error 404 - page not found” web message. The support group’s founder struggles within the system to bring public attention and empathy to the victims of this government-endorsed hate, while activist Pasha decides he must leave his homeland altogether if he hopes to find a boyfriend and lead a normal life. Has a new Stone Age arrived in Russia?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children 404 about?
In 2013, Russian President Vladimir Putin passed a bill forbidding the “promotion of nontraditional sexual relations to minors.” LGBT youth, now defenseless against insults and intimidation und...
Who directed Children 404?
Children 404 was directed by Askold Kurov.
How long is Children 404?
Children 404 has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Children 404 released?
Children 404 was released on April 28, 2014 in theaters.