Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer

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2013, Movie, 1h 30min

In the winter of 2011, after a controversial election, Vladimir Putin was reinstalled as president of Russia. In response, hundreds of thousands of citizens rose up all over the country to challenge the legitimacy of Putin’s rule. Among them were a group of young, radical-feminist punk rockers, better known as Pussy Riot. Wearing colored balaclavas, tights, and summer dresses, they entered Moscow’s most venerated cathedral and dared to sing “Mother Mary, Banish Putin!” Now they have become victims of a “show” trial.

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Critic Catherine Shoard

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...the main surprise is the increasing poise of the young women themselves.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Naive they may be, but they have courage – certainly compared to the swaggering, hatchet-faced male bullies ranged against them.

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In the winter of 2011, three members of the radical feminist punk rock group Pussy Riot performed a 40-second "punk prayer" inside Moscow's main cathedral, protesting President Putin's rule. They were arrested, charged with inciting religious hatred, and faced up to seven years in prison. Their case sparked international outrage and turned them into symbols of resistance against the Russian government. The documentary follows the three women's journey from their arrest to their trial, showcasing their unwavering commitment to their beliefs and their determination to fight for freedom and justice.

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