The Dmitriev Affair

The case of Yuriy Dmitriev shows from up close how Putin’s regime treats those who are searching for the truth despite the official historical policy. The protagonist is one of the members of Memorial, a human rights organisation exploring Stalinist crimes who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and delegalized by the Russian authorities. Six years ago, this prominent historian and social activist was accused of the creation of child pornography with the participation of his adopted daughter. The film shows his tragic live at the same time offering a fascinating study of manipulation and violence.