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A group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.A group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.A group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 26 wins & 17 nominations total
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- TriviaDirector David France wanted to put a real human face on the story, so conventional techniques of disguising one's appearance, such as blurring their faces, filming them in darkness or hiring actors to stage re-enactments were not enough. Eventually he opted for advanced facial replacement techniques using artificial intelligence and novel visual effects technology, so the viewer could see real faces displaying real emotions, while still protecting the identities of the speakers. The approach is a "game changer in identity protection," according to Documentary Magazine, and a brand new tool for documentary filmmakers.
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Powerful and Disturbing
A troubling and powerful documentary, Welcome to Chechnya depicts the cruel and terrifying reality that people in the LGBTQ community face in the area. Through the united efforts of remarkably brave individuals, a few fortunate souls escape to more enlightened areas of the world. But not everyone is so lucky. The fight continues, and the Russian government continues to deny that the atrocities are taking place. Brace yourself before watching this one.
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- Jared_Andrews
- Mar 14, 2020
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- Welcome to Chechnya: The Gay Purge
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- Moscow, Russia(Hiding house)
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- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1
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