Roman Badanin

"Conquered Chechnya is the cornerstone of Putin's power. It all started there. If we admit that the leader of conquered Chechnya is a scoundrel, what will remain of Putin himself?" This is how one Russian official responded when asked about the untouchability of Ramzan Kadyrov, who has created a true sultanate within Russia, operating beyond the reach of Russian law. This documentary is a historical investigation into the blood-soaked path Kadyrov has taken to build his sultanate. It uncovers new evidence of murders surrounding Kadyrov, large-scale corruption of unimaginable proportions, and equally shocking details of his personal life, including a harem with underage concubines and brutal punishments.

A film about systemic violence and the silence it leaves behind. It reflects on the legacy of state intrusion into private lives and the cost of impunity — not only for the victims, but also for the perpetrators, who remain free yet internally hollow. This is a story of fear, memory, and resistance — a testimony of those whose voices were never meant to be heard.