Kadyrov's Vertical. A Blood-Filled Biography

"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.

Cast

Ramzan Kadyrov Self (archive footage) Boris Nemtsov Self (archive footage)

Paul Klebnikov Self (archive footage)

Vladimir Putin Self (archive footage) Dmitry Medvedev Self (archive footage)

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