07/05/2024
Political thriller WORDS OF WAR, led by an ensemble including Maxine Peake, Ciarán Hinds, and Jason Isaacs, is heading to this month's Cannes Market with Concourse.
Written by Eric Po**en and directed by James Strong (Broadchurch), the film is based on the real-life story of American-Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya's pioneering, brave crusade, fighting for an independent voice in Russia in the late 1990s and early 2000s. For seven years, she refused to give up reporting on the Second Chechen War despite numerous acts of intimidation and violence and was then assassinated in
2006. She gained widespread international renown for her criticisms of Russia and stands as a pillar of press freedom.
"The relevance of Anna's story in today's evolving geopolitical landscape is striking, and it's more important than ever to ensure her story is told," said Concourse CEO Matthew Shreder. "Words of War is a gripping political thriller filled with intensity that will intrigue and enlighten audiences."
-
-
-—
The film is directed by James Strong (Broadchurch).