Words of War is available on Digital Platforms 30 June. Distributed by Signature Entertainment.
This moving biopic of one Russian journalist’s quest to uncover the atrocities of the Second Chechen War shows how sometimes, words are the only way to pierce the defences of those that oppress you. Witness the true-life story of world-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya on her brave crusade, fighting to be an independent voice of truth for the Russian people, putting her own life in jeopardy despite numerous acts of intimidation and violence.
Starring Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything), Jason Isaacs (The Death of Stalin), Ciarán Hinds (Game of Thrones), Ben Miles (Andor), Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals) and Harry Lawtey (Industry). Words of War is written by Eric Poppen (Cyberjack) and directed by James Strong (Mr Bates vs The Post Office).
