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The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov (2017): Cast

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The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov is a 2017 documentary directed by Askold Kurov, starring Wim Wenders, Vladimir Putin and Agnieszka Holland. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Askold Kurov
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov About?

The premise of The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov without spoilers.

In August 2015, a courtroom in Rostov-on-Don becomes the stage for a pivotal moment. Film director Oleg Sentsov, a Maidan activist born in Simferopol, Ukraine, faces sentencing after being accused of leading an anti-Russian terrorist movement. He is charged with plotting attacks on infrastructure and a Lenin monument, and is ultimately handed a 20-year prison sentence in Siberia. The film documents Sentsov’s defiant defense and his powerful denial of the charges, turning his accusations onto those prosecuting him.

The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov Themes & Keywords

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  • female frontal nudity
  • justice
  • human rights
  • political activism
  • territory name in title
  • politics
  • incarceration
  • political protest
  • ukrainian politics
  • russian politics
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Cast & crew

The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov Cast

Wim Wenders leads the cast, with Vladimir Putin and Agnieszka Holland. Directed by Askold Kurov; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Askold Kurov

One more film directed by Askold Kurov: Of Caravan and the Dogs.

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The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Процес” and “The Trial : The state of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov”.

Also known as
  • Процес
  • The Trial : The state of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov
  • Proces: Ruský stát vs. Oleg Sencov
  • Процесс
  • El caso Oleg Sentsov

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The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov?

The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov released?

The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov was released on February 11, 2017.

Who directed The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov?

The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov was directed by Askold Kurov.

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Who is in the cast of The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov?

The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov stars Wim Wenders, Vladimir Putin and Agnieszka Holland, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov have a post-credit scene?

No. The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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