Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Watched the film during a screening at Sundance and along with the rest of the audience I laughed, and cried, and experience a range of emotions in between. Great storytelling. The narration, the choice of videos used, and the storylines woven together felt thoughtful and purposeful.

As someone who's felt run down by the news over the last 3 years, this film gave me a bit of hope. And a push to continue speaking out and helping the people who are.

Thank you for the work that's been put into this film and all the sacrifices made. I'd recommend for others to watch the film - you will enjoy it!

This was such a powerful watch. It's not often I get the chance to see a film in Russian on the big screen, and the experience really hit me hard. The story unfolded with such intimacy and weight that I found myself holding my breath at times - it left a lump in my throat I couldn't quite shake.

What I loved most was how it balanced the personal with the political - it wasn't just a story about resistance, but about humanity, choices, and the quiet courage of ordinary people. Some parts were confronting, but that's what made it so important and unforgettable.

I caught this at Doc Edge in New Zealand. It is the most insightful war film! People living normal lives that are quickly up ended as the war effort takes hold. Propaganda 101 - brainwash the youth so you have a consistent stream of canon fodder.

I would have liked to hear from more characters, like parents, teachers and more students. But it was just too risky. Those we hear from are not overtly opposed to the war, rather it's implied. He was careful to protect them by not screening anything overt.

The protagonist puts himself at great risk and ultimately has to disappear to stay safe.

There is a scene where the history teacher is interviewed and speaks of his admiration for various historical characters. If I try to describe it you would think I was exaggerating. You just have to see it!

We watched your movie at the Full Frame Festival in Durham today: Pasha: You need to know an entire three level theater stood and clapped for you today. Your movie brought us all to tears... your sensibility, sense of humour, striking courage and kindness is a diamond shining over our declining world. The love you have for your students, your school and your community truly came through in the intimate interaction you were able to capture in your videos. We felt a personnal connection with the student whose brother was sent to Ukraine and our hearts are breaking for these families and the sufferting they must be feeling right now. We hope your movie can enpower others to stand up. We all need to do that while we can here in the US! We think about you Pasha and wish you happiness in your new private life and career!

Pasha, I just had the pleasure of watching your film at Sundance. It was absolutely incredible! The camera work and film quality were brilliant. Thank you so much for the information that you shared and the risks you took to send it. Thank you for your bravery.

To everyone looking to watch this film please do not hesitate. Regardless of your political position or beliefs I think you will find this movie informative. The pacing is excellent and the movie keeps you on the edge of your seat as you become invested in this tiny town and the hardships that come for its citizens who are being drawn into the war. It's an incredibly relevant and important film.

Thank you again to everyone who worked on this! Well done!