Putin's Witnesses (2018)

Name: Putin's Witnesses
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2018
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Vitaly Mansky, Boris Nemtsov, Vladimir Putin, Boris Yeltsin, Mikhail Gorbachev

1h 43m Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia, Switzerland

Documentary History

Plot

On December 31, 1999, chaos unfolds in Russia as President Boris Yeltsin resigns, paving the way for Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to step into the role of acting president. Vitaly Mansky captures this pivotal moment on film, chronicling Putin's ascent over the following year. The documentary offers a unique perspective from an insider, revealing the complexities of political maneuvering. It explores the duality of power, illustrating how politics can yield both remarkable advancements and troubling compromises, ultimately shedding light on the intricate dynamics that shape leadership in Russia.

Cast

Vitaly Mansky Boris Nemtsov Vladimir Putin Boris Yeltsin Mikhail Gorbachev Naina Yeltsina Tatyana Yumasheva Vera Dmitrievna Gurevich Anatoly Chubais Dmitry Medvedev Elena Okulova Gleb Pavlovsky Ivan Okulov Ksenia Ponomaryova Lyudmila Putina