MOSCOW - It's been lauded by critics yet trashed by Russian politicians, its actors praised for their performances but harassed by local officials. On Feb. 5, director Andrei Zvyagintsev's Oscar-nominated film "Leviathan," a harrowing portrayal of small-town corruption, faces its toughest test yet as it plays in about 450 theaters across Moscow and other Russian cities.
Associated Press: Oscar-nominated corruption film ‘Leviathan’ opens in Russia
Alexander Rodnyansky (L) and director Andrey Zvyagintsev, winners of Best Foreign Language Film for 'Leviathan,' pose in the press room during the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 11, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.
