New Doc 'Antidote' Exposes Kremlin's Plot to Silence Journalist
Award-winning documentary 'Antidote' uncovers a chilling plot by the Kremlin to abduct or assassinate Christo Grosev, an investigative journalist who has exposed numerous Russian spies and assassination attempts. Directed by James Jones, the film has won accolades at Tribeca, Hamptons International Film Festival, and The Hague Movies that Matter Festival.
Christo Grosev, known for revealing Russian state secrets, found himself in the crosshairs of a Bulgarian spy team dispatched by the Kremlin. The operation was masterminded by Austrian businessman Jan Marsalek, with ties to Russian intelligence. Grosev's work, including exposing the plot to eliminate Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny with the nerve agent Novichok, has made him a target.
The documentary, initially titled 'Killing Christo', follows Grosev's harrowing experience. It evolved from focusing on Putin's poison program to highlighting the risks faced by those challenging Putin's regime. Grosev's son was present when the spy team tracked him, a detail he found disturbing. The film's title was changed to 'Antidote', reflecting its ambivalent tone between optimism and pessimism.
The documentary reveals that Ivan, a character in the film, was allegedly sent by the Kremlin to kidnap or kill Grosev. Six Bulgarian agents were arrested in the UK and tried for espionage, with 200,000 text messages between Marsalek and the spy ring laid bare during the trial.
Christo Grosev's bravery in exposing Russian state secrets has earned him admiration and respect. However, it has also made him a target of the Kremlin. The documentary 'Antidote' serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by those who stand up to authoritarian regimes and tells the story of Grosev's resilience in the face of adversity.
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