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I, Putin: A Portrait

I, Putin: A Portrait

2012 · 45 min · ★ 4.8 · Documentary

The multiple, award-winning television author Hubert Seipel, accompanied Vladimir Putin in Russia, over a period of many weeks. He not only conducted several interviews with him, but was also present when Putin shouldered judo opponents, or challenged his bodyguards during a game of ice hockey.

Directed by Hubert Seipel

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