• 2021
Under Pressure

Summary Despite growing up in a small Russian town, Alexander Petrov has broken through the iron curtains of status quo to become one of Russia's most sought-after actors. He has been GQ's "Man of the Year", the face of Esquire magazine, and the youngest to be spotlighted by Forbes "40 under 40". Now, he is after an Oscar. View more details

  • 2021

Under Pressure

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Aleksandr Petrov Stasya Miloslavskaya Evgeniy Chetverikov Sergey Nagorny

All cast & crew

8.9

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Dec 18, 2021

Countries of origin : Canada

Official sites : distributor's website Official instagram account with daily updates and BTS

Language : English Russian French

Filming locations : Moscow, Russia

Production companies : Lights and Shadows Productions

Summary Despite growing up in a small Russian town, Alexander Petrov has broken through the iron curtains of status quo to become one of Russia's most sought-after actors. He has been GQ's "Man of the Year", the face of Esquire magazine, and the youngest to be spotlighted by Forbes "40 under 40". Now, he is after an Oscar. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Dec 18, 2021

Countries of origin : Canada

Official sites : distributor's website Official instagram account with daily updates and BTS

Language : English Russian French

Filming locations : Moscow, Russia

Production companies : Lights and Shadows Productions

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Alexander Petrov and Stasya Miloslavskaya in Under Pressure (2021)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Dec 18, 2021
To Be Reborn
Russian actor and celebrity, Alexander Petrov, is ending the three-year run of his acclaimed one-man show, "To Be Born Again". All of Russia is watching: what will he do next?
Episode 2 • Dec 25, 2021
Fortune favours the bold
After a long day on set, Sasha takes us to his office in downtown Moscow where he films auditions for major roles.
Episode 3 • Jan 01, 2022
Celebrity
Sasha travels to several international premieres, including New York, Munich and Limassol bombarded with constant attention from media and fans. At the end of the episode, we return to "To Be Born Again" show.
Episode 4 • Jan 08, 2022
A bigger role to play
Sasha heads to Moscow Film Studios to record dialogue for the upcoming sports drama "Streltsov". Later, Sasha goes to the set of ICE 2, a Russian hockey musical and we get a glimpse of how grueling on-set life is.
Episode 5 • Jan 15, 2022
Petrov Avenue
Sasha takes us to his home city, Pereslavl-Zalessky, to retreat from the world with only his closest team members. As they drink, smoke and party, we meet the team.
Episode 6 • Jan 22, 2022
The Renaissance of Poetry
We join Sasha in Cypress at the presentation of his new show "To Believe in Poetry". Sasha and his team discuss performance ideas for the future, including a touching dedication to a fan who passed away.
Episode 7 • Jan 29, 2022
New York
In Sasha's first visit to America, he visits New York to present two of his films and meet with an American agent. Sasha and his girlfriend, actor Stasya Miloslavskaya, explore the streets of New York and attend a gala.
Episode 8 • Feb 05, 2022
Leave when you want to stay
The final moments of Sasha's sold-out show, "To Be Born Again", are a modern take on Romeo and Juliet with an unexpected twist. Sasha shares why he ended the project in the height of its success and what his hopes for the future are.

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