The Returnees

About The Returnees

Since February 2022, hundreds of thousands of Russians have passed through the front lines. They return home changed—shaped by experiences beyond imagination.

The Returnees is a 2025 documentary film directed by Anna Artemyeva and Ivan Zhilin. Released in May 2025, it runs 95 minutes.

The screenplay is by Anna Artemyeva and Ivan Zhilin. It streams on BFI Player Amazon Channel and Shahid VIP in the United States.