Welcome to Chechnya 2020
“Inside the Russian Republic's deadly war on gays”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Director
- David France
- Networks
- HBO Documentary Films, Public Square Films, David France & Joy A. Tomchin Film
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo
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Topic: Film "Welcome to Chechnya" (2020). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 26, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Public Square Films, David France & Joy A. Tomchin Film
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 53 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~107 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- HBO Documentary Films, Public Square Films, David France & Joy A. Tomchin Film
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Topic: Film "Welcome to Chechnya" (2020).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Welcome to Chechnya.
Year/Release: 2020 (US release 01/26/2020).
Genre: Documentary.
Runtime: 1h 47m.
Subject: Investigative work shadowing activists confronting an anti-LGBTQ program/pogrom/purge in the repressive and closed Russian republic of Chechnya.
Methodology: Filmed in secret using hidden cameras and cell phones; uses a remarkable approach to protecting anonymity.
Production Companies: Public Square Films, Ninety Thousand Words, Maylo Films, BBC Storyville, and HBO Documentary Films.
Festivals mentioned: September 2020 Zurich Film Festival (Switzerland), Oslo/Fusion International Film Festival (Norway), Odessa International Film Festival (Ukraine), Reykjavik.
Availability: DVD available in
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“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Welcome to Chechnya worth watching?
Welcome to Chechnya holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 53 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Welcome to Chechnya and when was it released?
Welcome to Chechnya is a feature film with a runtime of 107 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.
Who directed Welcome to Chechnya?
Welcome to Chechnya was directed by David France.
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