Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ARTE
Type: Documentary
Rating: 8.0/10
The Rise of Wagner
Overview
This suspenseful documentary thriller tells the story of the fearless Russian journalists, who risked their lives investigating civilian deaths in Syria and the Central African Republic and revealed to the world through it the existence of a dangerous group of mercenaries in charge of the Kremlin's clandestine operations. Helped by international investigators they could expose Putin’s clandestine militia. Following their fight for the truth alongside the reports of human rights defenders, the documentary discovers how this secret militia became the infamous shadowy army known as Wagner Group and the rise of its powerful leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
This production, originally released in 2023, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in France.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Marat Gabidullin
Self - Interviewee
Dmitri Mourativ
Self - Interviewee
Denis Korotkov
Self - Interviewee
Lilia Yapparova
Self - Interviewee
Alain Barluet
Self - Interviewee
Sorcha MacLeod
Self - Interviewee
Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Self - Interviewee
Mazen Darwish
Self - Interviewee
Seasons
Season 1
2 Episodes • Aired 2023-06-06
No season overview provided for this season.