Hunting the Rainbow
Documentary about how, in today’s Russia, love and private life have become grounds for harassment, persecution, and criminal prosecution. The film begins with ordinary situations that, in a different political context, would have remained part of everyday life: two lovers walking home hand in hand, flirting in a private chat, sharing a kiss on the street. In contemporary Russia, however, these simple acts trigger a chain of violence — because the lovers are of the same sex. And that has now become a crime. Flyers with photographs, curses, and threats appear in apartment buildings. A kiss in public leads to detention and beatings. Private messages in a closed group result in abduction straight from a university classroom and hours of police torture. Through the stories of Lyosha, two men named Sergey, and August, the film systematically reveals how this system operates — from everyday homophobia and workplace pressure to the actions of law enforcement agencies.
- Status
- Released
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- Language
- Russian
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Release dates
RussiaRU
- Digital / OTT2 Nov 2025
Frequently asked questions
- When was Hunting the Rainbow released?
- Hunting the Rainbow was released on 2 November 2025.
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Hunting the Rainbow?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Hunting the Rainbow is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
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- Who directed Hunting the Rainbow?
- Hunting the Rainbow (2025) was directed by Nikita Loyk.
- How long is Hunting the Rainbow?
- Hunting the Rainbow runs for 1h 27m.
