The documentary project The Term was conceived in May 2012. When the directing trio commenced mapping the Russian sociopolitical landscape, Vladimir Putin had just settled into the Kremlin for his third term. The original experimental format of “documentary bulletins,” which were published daily online, allowed for wide-ranging content; in the feature film version, however, the filmmakers focused solely on the members of various opposition groups. Nevertheless, the work’s neutral position remains and viewers have to interpret the objectively presented situations for themselves. The main characteristics of this strongly authentic movie include close contact with the protagonists, precise editing, and an effectively controlled release of information.
Credits
The Term. Beginning of a Big Story Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Vera Brezhneva
She was 32, now 42 years old
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as Herself (archival footage) (uncredited) |
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Maksim Vitorgan
He was 41, now 51 years old
|
as Himself |
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Yoko Ono
She was 81, now 91 years old
|
as Herself (uncredited) |
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Gérard Depardieu
He was 65, now 75 years old
|
as Himself (archival footage) (uncredited) |
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Kseniya Sobchak
She was 32, now 42 years old
|
as Herself |
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Vladimir Putin
He was 61, now 71 years old
|
as Himself (archival footage) (uncredited) |
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Garry Kasparov
He was 51, now 61 years old
|
as Himself (uncredited) |
The Term. Beginning of a Big Story Crew
