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CHILDREN 404
by Askold Kurov and Pavel Loparev
Russia 2014 75 min. original version with English subtitles
sun 16 nov 3:00 pm Murnau Filmtheater
Script: Askold Kurov, Pavel Loparev, DoP: Askold Kurov, Pavel Loparev, Editor: Lena Rem, Askold Kurov, Pavel Loparev, Producers: Pavel Loparev, Askold Kurov, with: 45 queer and lesbian teens from Russia
In 2013, the Russian government passed a bill that forbids LGBT youths to promote their lifestyle, known as the “gay propaganda” law. In response, lesbian teen Elena Klimova founded Children 404, an online support group for gay youths. 45 teens agreed to be part of this documentary. At school, they are taunted incessantly. At home, some of their parents deny they exist. CHILDREN 404 is a shocking film, a must-see. "This film has two essential ingredients of a great documentary: strong stories and a breathtaking sense of urgency." (Hot Docs festival guide 2014)
Biography:
Askold Kurov, born in Uzbekistan in 1974, lives in Russia since 1991. He studied philology, theatrical and theological sciences. Before studying documentary, he worked for eight years as a package designer. In 2010, he graduated from Moscow’s Marina Razbezkina film school. Among his works are LENINLAND (2013) and WINTER, GO AWAY! (2012).
Pavel Loparev was born in Tyumen/Russia in 1980. From 1999 to 2008, he worked as a news reporter. In 2002, he graduated from Tyumen University and in 2008 from Moscow’s Marina Razbezkina film school. Currently he is the leader of CATOUT animation studio that specializes in social projects. His film LENIN.LIVE won several awards in Russia.
Filmography (together): 2014 CHILDREN 404
Awards: Best Political Film Award (Hamburg International Film Festival, Germany 2014)
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