Convictions (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 2016, Convictions is a documentary film directed by Tatyana Chistova, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Four stories of young men's encounters with army recruitment commissions. Ardent pacifist Roman is sent through a series of humiliating court trials. Losha and Viktor endure long and condescending deliberations that undermine their personalities. Finally, LGBT movement veteran, Johnny is bluntly rebuked and handcuffed. All are put to test by a bureaucratic machine that doesn't sympathize with those who dispute the purposiveness of military service. The conscript enters a room packed with officials. The officials have to listen to his convictions that go in conflict with the idea of military service. It's for the officials to decide whether the conscript leaves the room as a soldier or as a civilian.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Convictions has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Convictions page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Convictions (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Convictions change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Convictions worth watching?
- Convictions holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Convictions released?
- Convictions was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.