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Welcome to Chechnya

  • 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 47m
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7.9/10
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Maxim Lapunov in Welcome to Chechnya (2020)
Documentary

A group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.A group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.A group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.

  • Director
    • David France
  • Writers
    • David France
    • Tyler H. Walk
  • Stars
    • Olga Baranova
    • David Isteev
    • Ramzan Kadyrov
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    7.9/10
    3.2K
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    • Director
      • David France
    • Writers
      • David France
      • Tyler H. Walk
    • Stars
      • Olga Baranova
      • David Isteev
      • Ramzan Kadyrov
    • 31User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 26 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Olga Baranova
    Olga Baranova
    • Self - Director, Moscow Community Center for LGBT+ Initiatives
    David Isteev
    • Self - Crisis Response Coordinator, The Russian LGBT Network
    Ramzan Kadyrov
    Ramzan Kadyrov
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Maxim Lapunov
    • Self
    Vladimir Putin
    Vladimir Putin
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • David France
    • Writers
      • David France
      • Tyler H. Walk
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    • Trivia
      Director David France wanted to put a real human face on the story, so conventional techniques of disguising one's appearance, such as blurring their faces, filming them in darkness or hiring actors to stage re-enactments were not enough. Eventually he opted for advanced facial replacement techniques using artificial intelligence and novel visual effects technology, so the viewer could see real faces displaying real emotions, while still protecting the identities of the speakers. The approach is a "game changer in identity protection," according to Documentary Magazine, and a brand new tool for documentary filmmakers.
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    Heart Wrenching And Important

    This is such a beautiful, IMPORTANT, and heartbreaking documentary. Please everyone go see this doc to know what LGBTQ+ people are still going through in the 21st century. And this isn't the case only in Chechnya/Russia, it's similar in many other countries. The violence, abuse, discrimination, and crimes against gay people needs to stop, enough is enough. Although movies like Welcome to Chechnya are so sad and hard to see, I love seeing and recommending them because they reflect the bitter reality, awareness should be spread. Finally, sending love and respect to each and every LGBTQ+ individual/activist in the world.
    • atractiveeyes
    • Aug 11, 2020
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    • Release date
      • June 30, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Arte (Germany)
      • Arte (France)
    • Languages
      • Russian
      • Chechen
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Welcome to Chechnya: The Gay Purge
    • Filming locations
      • Moscow, Russia(Hiding house)
    • Production companies
      • Public Square Films
      • HBO Documentary Films
      • Ninety Thousand Words
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      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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