A Bitter Taste of Freedom_
"Hers was a lonely voice, yet loud enough for the entire country to hear."
In her quest to uncover the wrongdoings of the Russian authorities, Anna Politkovskaya inspired awe in some and fear in countless others. At age 48 she was assassinated for simply doing her job. This documentary is based on Anna's conversations with filmmaker Marina Goldovskaya, Anna's former university professor and personal friend. Shot over a period of 20 years, this exclusive footage creates an incredible story of a woman who consciously gave her life for her convictions.
Starring
Anna Politkovskaya, Mikhail Gorbachev, Karinna Moskalenko
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A Bitter Taste of Freedom was released 15 years ago in 2011.
Overview
In her quest to uncover the wrongdoings of the Russian authorities, Anna Politkovskaya inspired awe in some and fear in countless others. At age 48 she was a...
A Bitter Taste of Freedom is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (8)
Anna Politkovskaya
Mikhail Gorbachev
KM
Karinna Moskalenko
AB
Alla Bossart
DB
Dmitry Bykov
AM
Aleksandr Mnatsekanyan
YA
Yevgenia Albats
Alexey Venediktov
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (4 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Bitter Taste of Freedom about?
In her quest to uncover the wrongdoings of the Russian authorities, Anna Politkovskaya inspired awe in some and fear in countless others. At age 48 she was assassinated for simply doing her job. This documentary is based on Anna's conversations with filmmaker Marina Goldovskaya, Anna's former university professor and personal friend. Shot over a period of 20 years, this exclusive footage creates an incredible story of a woman who consciously gave her life for her convictions.
How long is A Bitter Taste of Freedom?
A Bitter Taste of Freedom has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in A Bitter Taste of Freedom?
The cast of A Bitter Taste of Freedom includes Anna Politkovskaya, Mikhail Gorbachev, Karinna Moskalenko, Alla Bossart, Dmitry Bykov.
What is the rating of A Bitter Taste of Freedom?
A Bitter Taste of Freedom has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary