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Wanneer: 23/11/2023 - 19:30

It tells the story of Russian anti-fascists and anarchists during the anti-Putin protests of 2011-2012. One of the main characters of the film is Dmitry Petrov, also known as Ilya Leshy, an anarchist, environmentalist, author of books and articles, researcher of Kurdistan and the North of Russia .

In 2018, Dmitry left Russia to participate in the fight for a free society in Kurdistan, Ukraine and around the world. In April 2023, his letter was published: “As an anarchist, revolutionary and Russian person... I did this for the sake of justice, the protection of Ukrainian society and the liberation of my country, Russia, from oppression. For the sake of all the people whom the vile totalitarian system created in Russia and Belarus deprives of dignity and the opportunity to breathe freely.” This is how Dima’s comrades and relatives learned that he had died near Bakhmut.

The film will show episodes of his formation as an activist the anti-fascist and anarchist movement.

Following the principle “a picture is worth a thousand words” (cinemá verité), the film does not contain comments, explanations or introductions, but represents a cross-section of the living Russian reality of that time. This is a look behind the scenes of a merciless totalitarian society and the testimony of those who resisted it. The project was conceived as a reflection on the strengths and weaknesses of the worldwide protests in the hope that his story can inspire and help all who are sincere in their causes." – writes the film’s creator Ikiru.