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The Zone of Escapism

A true story about the modern prison system in Russia told by its direct participants.
The movie is entirely filmed and edited by convicts

  • Maxim Korniyenko
    Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Зона эскапизма
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Prison
  • Runtime:
    47 minutes 46 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Russian Federation
  • Country of Filming:
    Russian Federation
  • Language:
    Russian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.00:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Maxim Korniyenko

My name is Maxim Kornienko, I am 26 years old and the most important aspect of my biography is that I am currently convicted of drug trafficking and serving my sentence in prison. It was here that I picked up a camera and realised that I had something to say and all the tools to do it.

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