Movie

Welcome to Chechnya

“Inside the Russian Republic's deadly war on gays”

★ 6.9(51)20201h 47m

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Good to know

Director: David France
Release date: 2020-01-26
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: HBO Documentary Films

Welcome to Chechnya — trailer

About Welcome to Chechnya

Welcome to Chechnya is a 2020 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by David France, starring Maxim Lapunov, Olga Baranova and David Isteev. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 51 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Welcome to Chechnya in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This searing investigative work shadows a group of activists risking unimaginable peril to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ program raging in the repressive and closed Russian republic. Unfettered access and a remarkable approach to protecting anonymity exposes this under-reported atrocity–and an extraordinary group of people confronting evil.

Cast

Maxim Lapunov

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Olga Baranova

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David Isteev

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Vladimir Putin

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Ramzan Kadyrov

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Zelim Bakaev

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Themes & keywords

lgbtgay themegay rights

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Welcome to Chechnya in United Kingdom?+

Welcome to Chechnya is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Welcome to Chechnya on Netflix?+

Welcome to Chechnya is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Welcome to Chechnya?+

Welcome to Chechnya has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Welcome to Chechnya?+

Welcome to Chechnya stars Maxim Lapunov, Olga Baranova, David Isteev, Vladimir Putin and Ramzan Kadyrov.

When did Welcome to Chechnya come out?+

Welcome to Chechnya is a 2020 movie directed by David France.

What genre is Welcome to Chechnya?+

Welcome to Chechnya is Documentary film.

Who directed Welcome to Chechnya?+

Welcome to Chechnya was directed by David France.