# Words of War (2025)

> A determined Russian reporter risks everything to document state brutality and defend an independent press.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/903644

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: James Strong
- Cast: Maxine Peake, Ciarán Hinds, Jason Isaacs, Naomi Battrick, Harry Lawtey, Ellie Bamber, Ben Miles, Ian Hart
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8679660/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: tense, sober, urgent, serious film night, historical drama viewing

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