What is the cost of speaking truth to power? In Vladimir Putin’s Russia, it could mean your life. With unprecedented access, ANTIDOTE follows the fearless whistleblowers and activists working tirelessly to expose Putin’s tyrannical regime, only to be confronted with the deadly consequences of their actions.

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STORY 

Galvanizing, urgent and deeply immersive, ANTIDOTE reveals the stark realities faced by those willing to uncover the cold truths behind the murderous tactics employed in modern Russia. Christo Grozev (Navalny), a formidable journalist exposing Putin’s pernicious assassination operations, is forced to go on the run as danger escalates. Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent political activist who miraculously survived two poisonings, finds himself on trial accused of treason. And a whistleblower from deep inside Russia’s poison programs attempts a near-impossible escape.

From Emmy-winning filmmaker James Jones (Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes), Antidote spotlights the extraordinary bravery and resilience of those leading the fight for change, and the real human cost of heroism.

FILMMAKER

James Jones is an Emmy-winning British director who makes documentary films for international television and theatrical release. His documentaries tell extraordinary human stories from all over the world. The films combine journalistic rigor with a distinctive cinematic sensibility. James is a Russian speaker with a longstanding interest in Russia. He recently made the BAFTA and Cinema Eye-winning film Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. His series Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn aired on Apple TV last year.

REVIEWS

“Unnerving...A real life thriller" - The Hollywood Reporter

“From its very first moments, Antidote unspools like a propulsive thriller. Director James Jones’ galvanizing documentary moves at a fast speed to tell its high-stakes story about Vladimir Putin’s Russia, contemporary investigative journalism and the people who put their lives in jeopardy" - Variety

“I doubt I’ll see a better or more important documentary this year than Antidote. Every single second is absolutely riveting.” - Aisle Seat

"A story that demands to be heard." - Roger Ebert

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