The Term
Synopsis
The documentary project The Term was conceived in May 2012. When the directing trio commenced mapping the Russian sociopolitical landscape, Vladimir Putin had just settled into the Kremlin for his third term. The original experimental format of “documentary bulletins,” which were published daily online, allowed for wide-ranging content; in the feature film version, however, the filmmakers focused solely on the members of various opposition groups. Nevertheless, the work’s neutral position remains and viewers have to interpret the objectively presented situations for themselves. The main characteristics of this strongly authentic movie include close contact with the protagonists, precise editing, and an effectively controlled release of information.
Credits
- Kseniya Sobchakas Self - Journalist, TV Anchor
- Ilya Yashinas Self - Leader of the Political Movement 'Solidarnost'
- Alexei Navalnyas Self - Anti-corruption Blogger
- Maksim Vitorganas Self - Actor
- Aleksandr Potkinas Self - Far-right Politician
- Aleksei Venediktovas Self - Editor in Chief of 'Echo Moscovy' Radiostation
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Edited by Elena Khoreva
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19 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Kseniya Sobchak
as Self - Journalist, TV Anchor
Ilya Yashin
as Self - Leader of the Political Movement 'Solidarnost'
Alexei Navalny
as Self - Anti-corruption Blogger
Maksim Vitorgan
as Self - Actor
Aleksandr Potkin
as Self - Far-right Politician
Aleksei Venediktov
as Self - Editor in Chief of 'Echo Moscovy' Radiostation
Sergei Udaltsov
as Self - Radical Leftist Leader
Ilya Ponomaryov
as Self - Left-wing Politician at the State Duma
Pyotr Verzilov
as Self - Husband of Nadya, Pussy Riot
Yevgenia Albats
as Self
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4Other crew
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