On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Part of the population cheered while the others watched in silent disgust. Although the entire world was horrified by this anachronic war in the heart of Europe, the Russians more or less willingly backed the “special operation” to “denazify” a formerly sister nation. Patriotic indoctrination from elementary school on, the inherent violence in Russian society, brainwashing through propaganda – how Putin’s Russia has become that of a people that doesn’t react and toes the line.
This film is an unprecedented journey into the heart of a brainwashed, intimidated society, and an in-depth investigation into the mechanisms and methods used by the regime.