My Undesirable Friends: Part II – Exile
| My Undesirable Friends: Part II – Exile | |
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| Directed by | Julia Loktev |
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| Cinematography | Julia Loktev |
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| Distributed by | Mubi |
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Running time | 355 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Russian |
My Undesirable Friends: Part II – Exile is an upcoming American documentary film produced and directed by Julia Loktev. A sequel to the 2024 film My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow, it follows several independent Russian journalists as they flee the country into exile, following Putin government's repression of free speech.
The film will have its world premiere out of competition of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2026.[1]
Premise
Several journalists Anna Nemzer, Ksenia Mironova, Sonya Groysman, Olga Churakova, Irina Dolinina and Alesya Marokhovskaya flee Russia and travel to various countries where they struggle with shame and accountability for the Russo-Ukrainian war they all oppose.
Production
Production on the film commenced simultaneously with My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow, with production taking place on an iPhone.[2]
Release
In January 2026, Mubi acquired distribution rights to the film.[3] It will have its world premiere Out of Competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2026.[4]
References
- ↑ "My Undesirable Friends: Part II – Exile". Venice International Film Festival. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ Chen, Nick (April 14, 2026). "This iPhone-shot doc exposes the ugliness of authoritarianism". Dazed. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ Carey, Matthew (January 28, 2026). "MUBI Acquires Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary 'My Undesirable Friends' And Upcoming Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ↑ Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (July 23, 2026). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime,' Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine,' Oasis Reunion Doc and More". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2026.