Russians at War

The documentary film "Russians at War" is a 2024 Canadian and French film directed by Anastasia Trofimova, which follows Russian soldiers invading Ukraine during the ongoing 2014 Russian-Ukrainian war. The film, shot in a cinéma vérité style, explores the perspectives of Russian soldiers, many of whom express feelings of confusion and disillusionment with their government. The documentary has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its unique perspective and others accusing it of presenting a distorted view of reality and spreading false narratives. The film's budget was modest, at $250,000, and it has sparked controversy among some regional experts, Canadian politicians, and the Ukrainian-Canadian community, who have characterized it as "Russian propaganda".learn more on wikipedia