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"Putin's Games." The film about corruption in Sochi
Simon Baumann, producer of the documentary «Putin's Games» («Putin's Games") of corruption during the preparation for the Olympics in Sochi, for the third time refused to sell their work to the Russian authorities. The woman said that officials offered her £ 600,000 in exchange for the painting, which "should not be displayed." According to Baumann, not everything can be bought, this picture is obliged to reveal all the machinations and numerous "kickbacks" big building.
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In "Putin's games" Simon tried to tell about the kickbacks, extortion and corruption that occurred during the construction of Olympic facilities. Producer learned that one of the contractors threatened to kill him if he did not give 50% of the allocated funds. In addition, Baumann told about the danger to the environment and that had to endure the locals, who were forced to leave their homes, writes The Telegraph.
The movie was filmed on the construction site together Germany, Israel and Austria. Russia had no relation to the process of filming, which is why Ms. Baumann does not understand why the authorities demand the immediate withdrawal of the picture. The creators of "Putin's games" admitted that many times "one above" put pressure on the producers of the film. Especially the pressure became noticeable after winning paintings in Cannes in the category "Best Project" in April 2013,
Experienced founders pressure and the IOC. The representatives of the Olympic Committee banned the authors use the word "Olympic" in the title, refused to provide archival clips, and after all called "Putin's Games' political work.
It is known that the shooting was attended by representatives of the opposition Boris Nemtsov and Garry Kasparov. Also gave an interview to a businessman Valery Morozov, pertaining to the "big building site", which, according to some, fled Russia two years ago. But none of the Russian officials and persons responsible for the preparation for the Olympics, did not give any comments.
The Russian audience will see the picture of 6 December Festival "Artdokfest».
Michael Savastyanov
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In "Putin's games" Simon tried to tell about the kickbacks, extortion and corruption that occurred during the construction of Olympic facilities. Producer learned that one of the contractors threatened to kill him if he did not give 50% of the allocated funds. In addition, Baumann told about the danger to the environment and that had to endure the locals, who were forced to leave their homes, writes The Telegraph.
The movie was filmed on the construction site together Germany, Israel and Austria. Russia had no relation to the process of filming, which is why Ms. Baumann does not understand why the authorities demand the immediate withdrawal of the picture. The creators of "Putin's games" admitted that many times "one above" put pressure on the producers of the film. Especially the pressure became noticeable after winning paintings in Cannes in the category "Best Project" in April 2013,
Experienced founders pressure and the IOC. The representatives of the Olympic Committee banned the authors use the word "Olympic" in the title, refused to provide archival clips, and after all called "Putin's Games' political work.
It is known that the shooting was attended by representatives of the opposition Boris Nemtsov and Garry Kasparov. Also gave an interview to a businessman Valery Morozov, pertaining to the "big building site", which, according to some, fled Russia two years ago. But none of the Russian officials and persons responsible for the preparation for the Olympics, did not give any comments.
The Russian audience will see the picture of 6 December Festival "Artdokfest».
Michael Savastyanov
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