When Russia shut down independent media, the reporters Loktev filmed scattered to Istanbul, Tbilisi, Prague, Vienna, Amsterdam and New York, and she followed them for four years as they were branded extremists and kept covering the war. Variety calls it riveting, and The Hollywood Reporter says it plays like a real-life series unfolding before your eyes. If you want the weekend's most substantial documentary, block out the afternoon.
What to expect
A single 355-minute screening of the second part of Loktev's epic, in Russian with English subtitles, at Film Forum's West Houston Street theater. Film Forum notes you can follow it without having seen the first part, so come prepared with snacks and patience.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to Houston St; Film Forum is at 209 W Houston St.
- You do not need to have seen Part I to follow it.
- The runtime is close to six hours, so eat beforehand and check for an intermission on Film Forum's page.
- Showtimes are posted on Film Forum's site closer to opening.
- Meryl Streep and Laura Poitras are executive producers.
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Common questions
Do I need to see Last Air in Moscow first?
No. Film Forum says viewers can follow Exile without having seen the first film.
How long is My Undesirable Friends: Part II – Exile?
Film Forum lists a running time of 355 minutes.
