Movie

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

The incredible story of an ordinary Russian teacher who exposed Putin's propaganda machine.

Release: 2025 Runtime: 1h 30min Language: English

Documentary

As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.

Status: Released
Original language: DA
Production countries: Denmark, Czech Republic, Germany, United Kingdom
Production: Made in Copenhagen, Pink Productions, ZDF, BBC Storyville

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Audience rating

7.3 / 10 (134 votes)

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Director

David Borenstein

Main crew

Pavel Talankin — Director of Photography
Rebekka Lønqvist — Editor
Nicolaj Monberg — Editor
Jonas Struck — Original Music Composer
Michal Rataj — Original Music Composer
David Borenstein — Producer
Helle Faber — Producer
David Borenstein — Writer

Cast

Pavel Talankin , Владимир Путин , Roman Abalin , Лаврентий Берия , Viktor Abakumov , Leon Trotsky , Dmitry Medvedev , Vladimir Kara-Murza

Where to watch

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Awards

2026 Documentary Feature Film Winner

Themes and genres

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Updated on 29/08/2026.