Putin 2024 is about Vladimir Putin's re-election as a presidential candidate in 2024. The movie focuses on the events in Russia's domestic and foreign policies, pre-election strategies, and political intrigues in the Kremlin.
The movie progresses through three main characters: Vladimir Putin, his political advisor Sergey, and opposition journalist Yekaterina. While running Putin's election campaign, Sergey resorts to creative but controversial methods to increase public support. On the other hand, Ekaterina tries to uncover the power games behind the scenes of the Kremlin and questions the impact of Putin’s policies on the country.
The film impressively portrays Russia’s social tensions, its relations with the West and the people’s hopes for the future. As election day approaches, the tension reaches its peak and the ethical dilemmas faced by the characters present a thought-provoking story for the audience.
The film has caused intense debate in Russia and around the world. While Putin supporters praised the film as a work that demonstrates the “power of leadership,” critics criticized it for containing “propaganda” elements.
