Theatre Affair(2018)

Theatre Affair is a documentary that investigates Russia's high-profile "Serebrennikov case," in which a world-renowned theater director and five others faced accusations of embezzling over 100 million rubles in state funding meant for stage productions. Journalists Katerina Gordeeva and Roman Super pursue the truth behind the scandal, interviewing theater professionals, analyzing financial records, and gaining access to sources previously unwilling to speak publicly. They attend every court session as the case unfolds, examining how critical acclaim and government support transformed into criminal charges carrying potential decade-long sentences. The film explores the intersection of art, money, and power in Russia's cultural institutions, revealing the complex circumstances that led from celebrated performances to courtroom drama.