Welcome to Chechnya
"Inside the Russian Republic's deadly war on gays"
Originally released in 2020. Welcome to Chechnya is a documentary film. directed by David France.
Starring Maxim Lapunov, Olga Baranova, and David Isteev
Synopsis
This searing investigative work shadows a group of activists risking unimaginable peril to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ program raging in the repressive and closed Russian republic. Unfettered access and a remarkable approach to protecting anonymity exposes this under-reported atrocity–and an extraordinary group of people confronting evil.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (49 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO Documentary Films
- Public Square Films
- David France & Joy A. Tomchin Film
- Ninety Thousand Words
- Maylo Films
- BBC Storyville
- Doc Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welcome to Chechnya about?
This searing investigative work shadows a group of activists risking unimaginable peril to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ program raging in the repressive and closed Russian republic. Unfettered a...
Who directed Welcome to Chechnya?
Welcome to Chechnya was directed by David France.
How long is Welcome to Chechnya?
Welcome to Chechnya has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Welcome to Chechnya released?
Welcome to Chechnya was released on January 26, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Welcome to Chechnya?
The main cast of Welcome to Chechnya includes Maxim Lapunov, Olga Baranova, David Isteev, Vladimir Putin, Ramzan Kadyrov.