Antidote is a 2024 American-British documentary film, directed and produced by James Jones. It follows three individual whistleblowers and activists who face grave consequences for their courageous efforts exposing Vladimir Putin's regime.
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| Directed by | James Jones |
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| Edited by | Rupert Houseman |
| Music by | Uno Helmersson |
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Running time | 89 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2024.
Premise
editExplores three individual whistleblowers and activists Christo Grozev, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and an unnamed scientist, who face grave consequences for their courageous efforts exposing Vladimir Putin's regime.[2]
Production
editDue to the sensitive nature of the project, the filmmakers kept the project secret, communicated using encrypted apps and worked in a bunker inside an office only they could access, and kept the post-production process offline.[3] The unnamed scientist in the film was digitally altered to protect his identity.[4]
Release
editIt had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2024.[5] It also screened at DC/DOX Film Festival on June 15, 2024.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Antidote". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Elfadi, Murtada (June 8, 2024). "'Antidote' Review: A Tense, Entertaining Documentary About the Perils of Investigative Journalism". Variety. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Wissot, Lauren (June 7, 2024). ""Our Film Highlights the Bravery of Those Willing to Stand Up to Putin Despite the Personal Cost, But It Should Also Act as a Wakeup Call": James Jones on his Tribeca-Debuting Antidote". Filmmaker. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Saito, Stephen (June 8, 2024). "Tribeca 2024 Interview: James Jones on Exposing Russia's Poisonous Attempts at Silencing Critics in "Antidote"". Moveable Fest. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 17, 2024). "Tribeca Festival Unveils 2024 Film Slate With Kristen Stewart, Jenna Ortega World Premieres, Trey Parker & Matt Stone Doc, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ "Antidote". DC/DOX Film Festival. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Morfoot, Addie (May 1, 2024). "DC/Dox Film Festival Unveils Second Annual Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 8, 2024.