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A group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.A group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.A group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 26 wins & 17 nominations total
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- TriviaDirector David France wanted to put a real human face on the story, so conventional techniques of disguising one's appearance, such as blurring their faces, filming them in darkness or hiring actors to stage re-enactments were not enough. Eventually he opted for advanced facial replacement techniques using artificial intelligence and novel visual effects technology, so the viewer could see real faces displaying real emotions, while still protecting the identities of the speakers. The approach is a "game changer in identity protection," according to Documentary Magazine, and a brand new tool for documentary filmmakers.
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right to be yourself
Significant remains the ball of emotions after its final credits. Because it is not about homophobia, a puppet leader from a Caucasian Republic and his dictatorship, about persecution of gays , about Russia under Putin. But about few people and their fight almost unrealistic. People like Olga Baranova, David Isteev, Maxim Lapunov , cases, danger, fears are pieces of a large tragedy about near reality. Few cases from many others, the effort to help, the selfishness and arrogance of two political regimes. And the basic human values. The film is not a manifesto, maybe not exactly a testimony. It is only a kick for a form of wake up. Not about LGBTQ+ rights , Pride manifestations or theories of genre but about right to be accepted as yourself, as person. Short, impressive, courageous, high useful.
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- Kirpianuscus
- Apr 6, 2021
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- Welcome to Chechnya: The Gay Purge
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- Moscow, Russia(Hiding house)
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- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1
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