Russia labels 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' star a 'foreign agent'

Pavel Talankin, the teacher and central protagonist of the Oscar-winning documentary, was added to the 'register of foreign agents' on Friday, the day after the film was banned from several streaming platforms in Russia.

Russia declares protagonist of Oscar-winning documentary a ‘foreign agent’

The teacher had spent two years documenting pro-war propaganda at a school before smuggling footage out of Russia.

Russia Designates ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Co-Director ‘Foreign Agent’

The designation comes days after Pavel Talankin’s film won best documentary at the 2026 Academy Awards.

Oscars find new home: Academy Awards to leave Hollywood in 2029 after centenary celebration - News24

Oscars find new home: Academy Awards to leave Hollywood in 2029 after centenary celebration  News24

Oscars ceremony shifts from Hollywood to Downtown LA

The Oscars are leaving Hollywood. In 2029, the year the telecast moves from ABC to YouTube, the ceremony itself will move from its longtime home at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood...

Himesh Patel's Castin Just Made Ryan Coogler's X-Files Reboot Way More Exciting

Oscar winner Ryan Coogler will be helming the pilot of an X-Files reboot for Hulu, and a new casting announcement adds even more buzz to the project.

By Liz Hersey