Summary
A court in Russia has banned the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr Nobody Against Putin" from three streaming platforms, citing claims of promoting extremism and terrorism. The film depicts school propaganda in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine and includes messages against the war. The Russian government has increased efforts to suppress opposing voices since the invasion began.
Key Facts
- Russia banned the documentary "Mr Nobody Against Putin" on grounds of promoting extremism and terrorism.
- The film won an Oscar earlier in the month and focuses on war propaganda in a Russian school.
- Footage was collected by Pavel Talankin, a coordinator who fled Russia.
- The documentary features anti-war messages and symbolically uses a flag associated with opposition groups.
- A court in Chelyabinsk ordered the removal of the film from three streaming platforms.
- The Russian government condemned the film for using footage without parental consent.
- The documentary covers indoctrination in schools regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- "Mr Nobody Against Putin" won an Oscar for Best Documentary and also received a Bafta award for Best Documentary.
