This documentary offers rare access to a hidden world: a maximum-security Russian prison housing only murderers. Deep within Russia's penal system, 260 inmates – men who collectively killed nearly 800 people – represent the ultimate destination for some of the country's most dangerous criminals. The film explores the inner lives of these prisoners through brutally honest, uncensored interviews. They discuss their crimes, their experiences with life and death, their struggles with redemption and remorse, sanity and hope. Over several months, the film follows them through their daily routines, revealing a secretive subculture and examining the psychological impact of spending 23 hours a day, every day, in a tiny cell for life. It’s a startling look into the minds of these men and the harsh world they inhabit. (Storyville)
