A crusading Russian journalist takes on government lies in the new trailer forWords of War.
It starsThe Theory of Everything’sMaxine Peakeas real-life reporterAnna Politkovskaya.
The trailer opens in 1999 when tensions between Russia and the breakaway republic of Chechnya have escalated into violence.
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What Creatives Are Behind ‘Words of War’?
Words of Warwas directed by acclaimed British TV directorJames Strong(Doctor Who,Broadchurch,Mr.
Bates vs The Post Office), from a script byEric Poppen(Borderland).
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It is produced byMiriam Segal,Mark Maxey,Paul Brennan, andKia Jam.
Executive producers includeSean Pennand Democratic RepresentativeEric Swalwell.
The film has received high praise from the journalism and intelligence communities.
Words of Warwill bereleased in theaters on May 2, 2025.
Stay tuned to Collider for future updates, and watch the new trailer forWords of Warbelow.
