Petr Vail. Movie about me(2015)

Petr Vail is a documentary portrait of the Russian-American writer, editor and Radio Liberty figure who shaped émigré culture across decades. Shot in New York, Prague and Venice, the film weaves together rare archival photographs, video and audio recordings to trace Vail's life and influence. His own writings are performed by actor Alexander Filippenko, bringing his voice and perspective into focus. The documentary captures the legacy of a man who died in 2009, offering intimate glimpses into the world of Cold War-era journalism and Russian intellectual exile. Through carefully curated materials, Petr Vail reveals the complexity of a life lived between languages and continents.