Movie

A Bitter Taste of Freedom

“Hers was a lonely voice, yet loud enough for the entire country to hear.”

★ 5.0(4)20111h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Marina Goldovskaya
Release date: 2011-03-10
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

A Bitter Taste of Freedom — trailer

About A Bitter Taste of Freedom

A Bitter Taste of Freedom is a 2011 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Marina Goldovskaya, starring Anna Politkovskaya, Mikhail Gorbachev and Karinna Moskalenko. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Bitter Taste of Freedom in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In her quest to uncover the wrongdoings of the Russian authorities, Anna Politkovskaya inspired awe in some and fear in countless others. At age 48 she was assassinated for simply doing her job. This documentary is based on Anna's conversations with filmmaker Marina Goldovskaya, Anna's former university professor and personal friend. Shot over a period of 20 years, this exclusive footage creates an incredible story of a woman who consciously gave her life for her convictions.

Cast

Anna Politkovskaya

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Mikhail Gorbachev

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Karinna Moskalenko

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Alla Bossart

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Dmitry Bykov

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Aleksandr Mnatsekanyan

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Yevgenia Albats

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Alexey Venediktov

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Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Bitter Taste of Freedom in New Zealand?+

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Is A Bitter Taste of Freedom on Netflix?+

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How long is A Bitter Taste of Freedom?+

A Bitter Taste of Freedom has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in A Bitter Taste of Freedom?+

A Bitter Taste of Freedom stars Anna Politkovskaya, Mikhail Gorbachev, Karinna Moskalenko, Alla Bossart and Dmitry Bykov.

When did A Bitter Taste of Freedom come out?+

A Bitter Taste of Freedom is a 2011 movie directed by Marina Goldovskaya.

What genre is A Bitter Taste of Freedom?+

A Bitter Taste of Freedom is Documentary film.

Who directed A Bitter Taste of Freedom?+

A Bitter Taste of Freedom was directed by Marina Goldovskaya.