My Undesirable Friends: Part I—Last Air in Moscow.

  • Published In: Cineaste, 2026, v. 51, n. 2. P. 55 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Evangelista, Matthew 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the documentary *My Undesirable Friends: Part I—Last Air in Moscow*, directed by Julia Loktev and Anna Nemzer, which chronicles the work and challenges of independent Russian journalists at TV Rain (Dozhd’). The film captures their efforts to maintain investigative reporting amid increasing repression under Vladimir Putin’s regime, including coverage of political opposition, human rights abuses, and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. It highlights the continuity and divergence from the glasnost-era journalism of the 1980s, emphasizing the prominent role of women journalists in today’s media landscape. The documentary also portrays the journalists’ personal struggles with censorship, arrests, and exile, reflecting broader themes of resistance and resilience in contemporary Russia. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Cineaste. 2026/03, Vol. 51, Issue 2, p55
  • Document Type:Film/TV Criticism and Review
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0009-7004
  • Accession Number:192132006
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