Putin: A Russian Spy Story
TV Show · Documentary

In this three-part series, the viewers are taken on a journey into the mind of arguably the 21st century's most influential leader to date. Told using Putin's own words, by those close to him and by those most impacted by his actions, the series offers an portrait of a politician who modelled himself on the Russian James Bond and whose presidency reads like a spy thriller. The documentary explores how Putin's personal experiences have influenced his politics, how modern Russia has been created through an acute sense of betrayal, pride and anger, and how such values have been exported the world, through military interventions, cyber-attack and assassinations. As Vladimir Putin celebrates 20 years in power, changes in the Russian constitution could allow him to exert his will on the country long after his presidency ends.

2020 · 46m
Director Nick Green

Season 1

  • Episode 1
    EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    As Vladimir Putin celebrates 20 years in power, changes in the Russian constitution could allow him to exert his will on the country long after his presidency ends.
    44 min
  • Episode 2
    EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    Putin arrives in the Kremlin as a vulnerable and unknown president whom the Russian oligarchs expect to control, but he asserts his hold on power and ultimately surrounds himself with his KGB peers.
    44 min
  • Episode 3
    EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    Putin returns to power under a storm after a four-year absence. His attempts to improve his popularity are hobbled by accusations of corruption.
    41 min

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Cast & Crew

  • N‌G
    Nick Green
    Director
  • J‌R
    James Rogan
    Producer
  • P‌M
    Paul Mitchell
    Producer

About

Putin: A Russian Spy Story

Documentary

In this three-part series, the viewers are taken on a journey into the mind of arguably the 21st century's most influential leader to date. Told using Putin's own words, by those close to him and by those most impacted by his actions, the series offers an portrait of a politician who modelled himself on the Russian James Bond and whose presidency reads like a spy thriller. The documentary explores how Putin's personal experiences have influenced his politics, how modern Russia has been created through an acute sense of betrayal, pride and anger, and how such values have been exported the world, through military interventions, cyber-attack and assassinations. As Vladimir Putin celebrates 20 years in power, changes in the Russian constitution could allow him to exert his will on the country long after his presidency ends.

Information

Studio
Kunskapskanalen
Released
2020
Rated
Caution
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
© 2020 Rogan Productions Ltd

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom), English
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