Durakovo - Le village des fous
France
Synopsis
Mikhail Morozov is a Russian patriot, a good Christian and successful businessman.
In the village of Durakovo (150 km south-west of Moscow),which means “the village of fools”, he rescues lost souls and moulds them into the citizens of a new Russia.
People come here to cure themselves from western influence, find their roots and become true Russians. They abandon all their rights and agree to obey Mikhail Morozov’s strict rules.
The Village of Fools is part of a project for the rebirth of Russia.
The Russian Orthodox Church, seniour representatives of the Russian Parliament and leading members of the security service form Morozov’s cerle of friends. His project has their blessing. According to Morozov, “Western democracy is just a plot against Russia and will bring only disorder”.
In the village of Durakovo (150 km south-west of Moscow),which means “the village of fools”, he rescues lost souls and moulds them into the citizens of a new Russia.
People come here to cure themselves from western influence, find their roots and become true Russians. They abandon all their rights and agree to obey Mikhail Morozov’s strict rules.
The Village of Fools is part of a project for the rebirth of Russia.
The Russian Orthodox Church, seniour representatives of the Russian Parliament and leading members of the security service form Morozov’s cerle of friends. His project has their blessing. According to Morozov, “Western democracy is just a plot against Russia and will bring only disorder”.
Cast & Crew
Directed by: Nino Kirtadzé
Nominations and Awards
- European Documentary Award – Prix Arte 2008
