The Putin Interviews (2017)

About The Putin Interviews

The Putin Interviews is an American television documentary series which was released in 2017. Directed by filmmaker Oliver Stone, the series comprises of four interviews between Stone and Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. These interviews conducted between 2015 to 2017 give an in-depth understanding of Putin, his views on major geopolitical events during his tenure, and his relationships with world leaders.

Making / Production

The series was directed and executively produced by iconic filmmaker, Oliver Stone. Conducted over a span of two years, the documentary was intended to provide a raw, unfiltered portrayal of the controversial Russian President Vladimir Putin. Taking more than thirty hours to film, the production team had to face numerous logistical, security, and translation challenges to complete this ambitious project.

Actors

• Oliver Stone - An acclaimed filmmaker, Stone played himself conducting the interviews. He pushed boundaries with his questions and showed a surprising rapport with Putin.
• Vladimir Putin - The President of Russia is interviewed, shedding light on his time in office, his personal philosophy, and Russia's role in the world.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was filmed over two years and involved more than thirty hours of interviews.
• Oliver Stone does not speak Russian and to communicate effectively, the presence of translators was crucial.
• Stone was handed a National Ice Hockey League championship ring from Putin during filming.

Quotes

• Oliver Stone: "Why did America's view of Russia change?".
• Vladimir Putin: "It has been said that Russia and the United States will not play by the same rules. America is a great power, and we are a great power."

Music, Soundtrack

• Music for the series was composed by Jeff Beal known for his scores on Netflix series House of Cards.