Documentary film “Mr. Nobody against Putin” with presentation by Mille Rode, Secretary General of Danish PEN

What movie are we going to seThis evening we are going to see the documentary “Mr. Nobody against Putin” (2025). The film is directed by David Borenstein. Pavel Talankin is co-director and co-starring in the film.

Pavel (called Pasha) is a teacher in a small Russian town. As Putin imposes propaganda and war lessons on the school curriculum, Pasha is forced to film and document children reciting nonsensical texts and teachers reading out incomprehensible slogans to their classes. In protest and in all secrecy, Pavel starts smuggling the videos out of Russia. At the same time, he begins to film how the propaganda and war affect the society in which he lives.

The evening's guest and presenter After the film, there will be a presentation and conversation with Mille Rode, Secretary General of Danish PEN. Danish PEN is part of PEN International, an association of writers whose aim is to defend freedom of expression and the right to the free exercise of all forms of artistic expression.

For many years, Mille has worked with the conditions of writers and artists in countries such as Russia, Belarus, Iran, Egypt and China and is part of the working group behind the #ForbudteBøger campaign. She herself lived in the Soviet Union from 1986 to 1989. At the event, Mille will talk about the state of freedom of expression, with a special focus on Russia.

Practical informationThis is the second of a total of 3 events in the Dox:2700 Fall Season 2026.

It's free to join. Pick up your free ticket at Billetto.

First, we watch the movie. Then there is a presentation and a conversation with the presenter of the evening. The film lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. There will be a short break with tea and coffee.

Everyone is welcome.