'Words of War' Review: Russian Journalist Biopic Echoes Navalny
If you're not yet familiar with the late journalist Anna Politkovskaya's incredibly brave true story, look it up. Sure, your research might spoil the ending, but Academy Award-winner Sean Penn is probably hoping that's not the sole reason you're tuning in. Instead, tag along with Anna (portrayed with quiet intensity by Say Nothing star Maxine Peake) as she heads straight into the battleground amid the Second Chechen War, which spanned from 1999 to 2009. And yes, controversial Russian President Vladimir Putin was ruling then as well. Directed by James Strong (Broadchurch), the aptly-titled Words of War hits theaters this week and is bound to be played in classrooms one day.
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