A court in Russia has banned the documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin from three streaming platforms on the grounds that it 'propagates extremism and terrorism'.
The BBC documentary, which won an Oscar earlier this month, documents the ramping up of war propaganda in a Russian school following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
It is based on footage collected by Pavel Talankin, a school events coordinator who later fled Russia.
Prosecutors argued that the documentary expressed a 'negative attitude towards the [war in Ukraine] and the current government', according to Russian media.
The deputy prosecutor also mentioned the film featured the flag of a 'terrorist organisation', referring to the white-blue-white flag used by anti-war protesters.
The ruling was issued by a court in Chelyabinsk, near Talankin's school, requiring its removal from major online video platforms.
Earlier in March, a Russian governmental human rights body condemned the documentary for using footage of children without consent and threatened to appeal to the Academy to investigate.
Mr Nobody Against Putin highlights the Kremlin-mandated indoctrination of schoolchildren, portraying lectures on the need to 'denazify' Ukraine and the experiences of students who joined the military.
In his Oscar acceptance speech, Talankin emphasized the harsh realities faced in conflict-driven regions, stating: 'For the sake of our future, and for the sake of all our children, let's end all wars.'
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the government has intensified its crackdown on dissent, making opposition to the war a punishable offense.
The documentary also won the Bafta award for Best Documentary in 2026.
The Kremlin has largely avoided discussing the documentary since its Oscar win. Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, publicly stated he had not seen the film.
During a recent meeting, President Putin criticized the portrayal of Russian culture in foreign films, suggesting domestic filmmakers deserve more support.
