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2025 · 1h 30m · Documentary
TMDB 7.4/10 (124 votes)
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.
Directed by David Borenstein
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Cast & crew
David BorensteinDirector
Pavel Talankinas Self
Vladimir Putinas Self (archive footage)
Roman Abalinas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lavrentiy Beriaas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Viktor Abakumovas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Leon Trotskyas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dmitry Medvedevas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Vladimir Kara-Murzaas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)