Mr Nobody Against Putin

'A must-watch, indelible document of ideological warfare that echoes far beyond Russia.'

The Guardian

Lotterywest Films / Documentary

Through candid classroom recordings, a Russian teacher risks everything to expose how his government turns schools into propaganda factories. Winning the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award at Sundance 2025, Mr. Nobody Against Putin is a David-and-Goliath battle for the soul of Russia and its next generation.

Dates & Times

23 – 24 Feb
Mon & Tue
Doors 6pm 
Film 8pm

Duration 90mins

Access

Tickets

$24

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Location

Somerville Auditorium, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Godroo/Crawley WA 6009

Notes

  • Russian with English subtitles
  • CTC
  • Film screenings are subject to weather conditions
  • Updates on any changes to the film schedule are listed by 7pm online via website and socials @perthfest

Through candid classroom recordings, a Russian teacher risks everything to expose how his government turns schools into propaganda factories. Winning the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award at Sundance 2025, Mr. Nobody Against Putin is a David-and-Goliath battle for the soul of Russia and its next generation.

'Delightfully brave, yet utterly relatable … this terrifying, revelatory and poignant exposé offers an unseen human angle on an ongoing conflict.'
Variety

More info

Winner World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Denmark / Czech Republic

Director David Borenstein & Pavel Talakin
Screenwriter David Borenstein
Cinematographer Pavel Talakin
Editors Nicolaj Monberg & Rebekka Lønqvist
Distributor/Sales Agent Madman Films

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