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What is the cost of speaking truth to power? In Putin’s Russia, it could mean your life. An immersive and chilling documentary, ANTIDOTE follows in real time a whistleblower from inside Russia’s poison program as he attempts to escape, Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent political activist who is poisoned twice and now stands trial for treason and his wife Evgenia, and Christo Grozev, the journalist exposing Putin’s murder machine as he is told he is under threat and is forced to go on the run himself.

Emmy-winning filmmaker James Jones reveals the human cost of heroism in ANTIDOTE, with incredible access and insight into the lives of those fighting for change against a tyrannical regime that will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo.

“Unnerving…A real life thriller” The Hollywood Reporter

“From its very first moments, Antidote unspools like a propulsive thriller. Director James Jones’ galvanizing documentary moves at a fast speed to tell its high-stakes story about Vladimir Putin’s Russia, contemporary investigative journalism and the people who put their lives in jeopardy” – Variety

“I doubt I’ll see a better or more important documentary this year than Antidote. Every single second is absolutely riveting.” – Aisle Seat

“A story that demands to be heard.”Roger Ebert

Winner of Best Editing in a Feature Documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival 2024

Jury statement:

“At this difficult moment in the world’s history – we commend the filmmakers and editors ability to craft a narrative with clarity and urgency – and to ring alarm bells for the consequences of vicious attacks on journalists. For its crisp and compelling narrative.”

 

Credits

  • Original titleAntidote
  • DirectorsJames Jones
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Year2024
  • Time89 Minutes
  • TopicPersonal, Political, Social Issue

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