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Feb. 20, 2024

Navalny – A Must See Doc

The director of Navalny documentary captured extraordinary moments.

The Oscar-winning documentary Navalny delves into the life and future of Alexei Navalny, the Russian political activist and opposition leader. Directed by Canadian filmmaker Daniel Roher, the film captures the events surrounding Navalny’s poisoning with the deadly nerve agent Novichok and the subsequent investigation into the attack.

 

In a poignant moment from the documentary, Navalny responds to Roher’s question about what message he would leave behind for the Russian people in the event of his death. Navalny playfully dismisses the idea, saying, “Come on Daniel, no. No way. It’s like you’re making a movie for the case of my death.” Sadly, these words now carry a deeper weight, as Navalny passed away at the age of 47 in an Arctic Circle jail. Russian prison authorities claim he became unwell after a walk, but Navalny’s team alleges that his body is being withheld to cover traces.

The film chronicles Navalny’s journey as he and his team uncover the plot to poison him. In August 2020, he collapsed on a flight over Siberia, leading to an emergency landing in Omsk. His life was saved, and he was later airlifted to Berlin for treatment. Tests confirmed the presence of Novichok, a chemical nerve warfare agent, which the Kremlin denied. Navalny’s own investigation, documented in the film, revealed shocking details, including an FSB agent’s admission that the poison had been applied to Navalny’s underwear at a hotel in Tomsk. The agent stated that had the plane not made an emergency landing, Navalny would not have survived.

 

Daniel Roher, who developed a close friendship with Navalny during the film project, expressed his shock and grief upon hearing the news of his friend’s death. Their mutual respect and shared sense of humor formed the basis of their bond. Despite the dangers Navalny faced, the film serves as a powerful testament to his courage and determination in the face of adversity.

 

The loss of Alexei Navalny reverberates globally, and the vigil in Berlin stands as a solemn tribute to his unwavering commitment to justice and democracy.

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