Mr. Nobody Against Putin [videorecording].

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Talankin, Pavel

Putin, Vladimir

Language:

Russian

Subjects (All):

War.

Documentary.

Local Subjects:

War.

Documentary.

Genre:

Documentary.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (ca. 94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Edition:

Widescreen ed.

Place of Publication:

[United States] : Kino Lorber, 2026.

Language Note:

Russian audio; English subtitles.

System Details:

DVD.

Summary:

Pavel "Pasha" Talankin is a beloved Russian primary school teacher, known as a mentor and prankster who offers students a safe haven in his office. After Russia invades Ukraine, Pasha's role in the school changes dramatically as he is reluctantly drawn into Putin's propaganda machine. Forced to promote state-sanctioned messages and horrified by the transformation of his school and community, he struggles with guilt and a sense of powerlessness, leading him to become an international whistleblower. As the school's videographer, Pasha documents intimate and revealing footage of Putin's regime, capturing the rise of militarized children's groups, repressive laws, fervent nationalism, and the recruitment of graduating students to fight in the war. When he learns his own life may be at risk, Pasha is forced to plan a dangerous escape from Russia. Directed by David Borenstein and co-directed by Talankin, this uniquely collaborative film is as captivating and joyful as it is eye-opening and sobering. Mr. Nobody Against Putin showcases rare footage that reveals the profound impact of Putin's regime on the lives of everyday Russians, particularly its children.

Participant:

Pavel Talankin, Vladimir Putin.

Credits:

Director, David Borenstein, Pavel Talankin.

Notes:

04/07/2026

Publisher Number:

738329273064

19367989