Putins kys

"What happens when your enemies become your friends?"

Feb 17 2012 Not Rated 1h 25m
Documentary, Drama

Masha Drokova is a rising star in Russia's popular nationalistic youth movement, Nashi. A smart, ambitious teenager who – literally – embraced Vladimir Putin and his promise of a greater Russia, her dedication as an organizer is rewarded with a university scholarship, an apartment, and a job as a spokesperson. But her bright political future falters when she befriends a group of liberal journalists who are critical of the government, including blogger Oleg Kashin, who calls Nashi a "group of hooligans," and she's forced to confront the group's dirty – even violent – tactics.

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Plot

19-year old Masha is a spokesperson in the government friendly and strongly nationalistic Russian youth organization, Nashi. The movement aims to protect Russia against its 'enemies'. Masha was seduced by the high energy of the movement by the age of 15 and has got a lot of benefits in return for her loyalty. But then she starts seeing a group of critical journalists. Among them is the well-known blogger, Oleg Kashin, who compares Nashi with 'Hitlerjugend'. Masha is defending her movement, but she starts recognizing how harassment and dirty provocations against the Russian opposition by 'unknown perpetrators' is going on around her. When Oleg is getting seriously beaten up and nearly dies, Masha has to take a stand for or against Nashi.

Written by

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Directed by

Lise Birk Pedersen

Cast

Masha Drokova, Oleg Kashin, Viktoria Drokova

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Production Countries

Denmark, Russia

Production Companies

Made in Copenhagen, ITVS International

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

Trailers
Putin's Kiss - US Trailer
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# of Votes
768
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
52
Popularity
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