Sobchak. Woe from Wit

The first attempt in the history of Russian documentalism to understand what was the historical moment in which Anatoly Sobchak appeared in the political arena what his role in the history of the country was and, finally, why he suffered as a politician collapse. Perhaps his ideas were too advanced for his time?

Directed by Zhanna Romanova, Sobchak. Woe from Wit leans on a strong ensemble — Leonid Mozgovoy, Daniil Granin, Oleg Basilashvili — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2018.