Specialty Box Office: Russian-Banned Satire 'Death of Stalin' Strikes Chord in U.S.
Armando Iannucci's film enjoys one of the best starts ever for veteran indie distributor IFC.
Armando Iannucci on 'Death of Stalin,' Jeffrey Tambor and Satire in the Age of Trump
The filmmaker says of harassment allegations against one of the film's stars on the set of 'Transparent': "It's just terribly sad that this has happened, and I hope that it's resolved."
'Death of Stalin' Composer on Resurrecting Soviet Musical Greats for Armando Iannucci’s Satire
Christopher Willis — who also scored 'Veep' — says he wanted to keep the music straight throughout the "comedy of terrors."
Russia's Culture Ministry Sues Movie Theater for Screening Armando Iannucci's 'The Death of Stalin'
Moscow-based theater Pioner screened the film, which had been banned by authorities for "mocking Russia's past."
Russian Exhibitors Call for Revision of License-Issuing Procedure
The move was caused by recent controversies over releases of 'Paddington 2' and 'The Death of Stalin.'
Police Raid Moscow Theater That Screened Banned 'Death of Stalin'
Armando Iannucci's movie was screened on Thursday and Friday in defiance of the culture ministry's ban.
'Death of Stalin' Creators Return With 'Death to the Tsar' Trailer (Exclusive)
The new historical comedy will be released next month by Titan Comics.
Russian Authorities Ban Armando Iannucci's 'Death of Stalin'
The country's culture ministry withdrew the exhibition license for the cold war satire following complaints after an industry screening.
'The Death of Stalin' Trailer
Starring Steve Buscemi, Olga Kurylenko and Jeffrey Tambor. Directed by Armando Iannucci.
Russian 'Death of Stalin' Distributor Plans January Release