The Russian Woodpecker

20152015
Not RatedNot Rated
1h 20m

The Russian Woodpecker (2015)

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Documentary War

As his country is gripped by revolution and war, a Ukrainian victim of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster discovers a dark secret and must decide whether to risk his life and play his part in th... Read allAs his country is gripped by revolution and war, a Ukrainian victim of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster discovers a dark secret and must decide whether to risk his life and play his part in the revolution by revealing it.As his country is gripped by revolution and war, a Ukrainian victim of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster discovers a dark secret and must decide whether to risk his life and play his part in the revolution by revealing it.

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Awards
- 8 wins & 8 nominations

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The Russian Woodpecker

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After Devastation of "Chernobyl," What to Watch Next

After Devastation of "Chernobyl," What to Watch Next

The Russian Woodpecker (2015)

Chad Gracia in The Russian Woodpecker (2015)

Fedor Alexandrovich in The Russian Woodpecker (2015)

Fedor Alexandrovich at an event for The Russian Woodpecker (2015)

Chad Gracia, Fedor Alexandrovich, and Artem Ryzhykov at an event for The Russian Woodpecker (2015)

Chad Gracia at an event for The Russian Woodpecker (2015)

The Russian Woodpecker (2015)

Andrei Alexandrovich

Fedor's Fatheras Fedor's Father

Fedor Alexandrovich

Selfas Self

Igor Alexandrovich

Fedor's Sonas Fedor's Son

Natalia Barabovskaya

Chernobyl Historianas Chernobyl Historian

Chernobyl Chief Engineeras Chernobyl Chief Engineer

Fedor Chebanenko

Duga Data Commanderas Duga Data Commander
(as Lt-Col. Fedor Chebanenko)

Charlie D'Agata

Self - CBS News Foreign Correspondentas Self - CBS News Foreign Correspondent
(archive footage)

Anatoly Duatlov

Chernobyl Engineeras Chernobyl Engineer

Radar Professoras Radar Professor

Mikhail Gorbachev

Former President Russiaas Former President Russia
(archive footage)

Viktor Janoekovytsj

Former President Ukraineas Former President Ukraine
(archive footage)

Vitali Klytsjko

Mayor of Kievas Mayor of Kiev
(archive footage)
…

Vladimir Komarov

Head of Chernobyl Investigation Committeeas Head of Chernobyl Investigation Committee

Georgy Kopchinski

Last Soviet Head of Atomic Energyas Last Soviet Head of Atomic Energy

Svetlana Korotkova

Art Criticas Art Critic

Nikolai Kravchuk

Nuclear Physicistas Nuclear Physicist

Andrew Michtrowski

Canadian Government Officialas Canadian Government Official
(archive footage)

Vladimir Musiets

Duga Commanderas Duga Commander
(as Col. Vladimir Musiets)

As his country is gripped by revolution and war, a Ukrainian victim of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster discovers a dark secret and must decide whether to risk his life and play his part in the revolution by revealing it.

Genres
- Documentary
- War
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide
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Trivia
Fedor Alexandrovich, the hero of this film, did not see any version of the film (including controversial secret camera footage of him) until the film's premiere at Sundance. Upon learning that he had been filmed and presented in a negative light, and responding to a question from the audience about how he felt about this, he exclaimed: "At first was upset. But then I realized that not only am I the protagonist of this film, but also the antagonist! So I'm satisfied."

Top review

7/10

Compelling documentary about a dark time in Russia's history

Artist Fedor Alexandrovich is a force to be reckoned with in this riveting documentary. As a child he was a resident of Chernobyl when the nuclear disaster happened. As an adult in the Ukraine the rising tensions there compel him to go in search of the answers surrounding the events of 1986. This is a must watch; Alexandrovich is a character that will stay with you. Although Chernobyl is a distant memory to most of us in the West for Alexandrovich and countless other people from the former USSR it has left a lasting legacy of not only physical illness but also mental trauma. The recent events in the Ukraine also get a look in and you get to see what occurred from the point of view of those inside.

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Jul 13, 2015

Release date
- October 16, 2015 (United States)
Countries of origin
Official site
- Official site
Languages
- Russian
- English
Also known as
- Російський дятел
Filming locations
- Chernobyl, Ukraine
Production companies
- Roast Beef Productions
- Rattapallax
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Runtime
1 hour 20 minutes
Color
- Color

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