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The American Consultants: Saving Yeltsin's Re-Election Campaign
Drama,Comedy United States of America
Spinning Boris is a political comedy-drama directed by Roger Spottiswoode and released in 2003. The film is based on the true story of how a team of American political consultants helped Boris Yeltsin win re-election as the President of Russia in 1996.
The film begins in 1996, when Yeltsin's approval rating is at an all-time low, and his chances of winning the upcoming election seem slim. In an effort to boost his campaign, Yeltsin's inner circle hires a team of American political consultants, led by George Gorton (Jeff Goldblum) and Dick Dresner (Anthony LaPaglia).
Gorton and Dresner arrive in Moscow and quickly realize that they are dealing with a political culture that is vastly different from anything they have encountered in the US. They struggle to navigate the complex web of Russian politics and deal with the eccentricities of Yeltsin's inner circle, including his outspoken daughter Tanya (Liev Schreiber).
Despite the challenges, the American consultants begin to make progress, using their expertise to craft a modern, media-driven campaign and introduce Yeltsin to the Russian public in a new light. Along the way, they develop personal relationships with their Russian counterparts, including the savvy and resourceful political operative Mikhail (Sergey Bodrov Jr.).
As the election draws closer, tensions rise within the Yeltsin camp, and the consultants must use all their skills to keep the campaign on track. The film culminates in a tense election night, as Yeltsin faces off against his Communist challenger, Gennady Zyuganov (Paddy Considine).
Spinning Boris is a witty and engaging film that provides a fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes machinations of modern political campaigns. It is also a testament to the power of collaboration and cross-cultural exchange in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
The film begins in 1996, when Yeltsin's approval rating is at an all-time low, and his chances of winning the upcoming election seem slim. In an effort to boost his campaign, Yeltsin's inner circle hires a team of American political consultants, led by George Gorton (Jeff Goldblum) and Dick Dresner (Anthony LaPaglia).
Gorton and Dresner arrive in Moscow and quickly realize that they are dealing with a political culture that is vastly different from anything they have encountered in the US. They struggle to navigate the complex web of Russian politics and deal with the eccentricities of Yeltsin's inner circle, including his outspoken daughter Tanya (Liev Schreiber).
Despite the challenges, the American consultants begin to make progress, using their expertise to craft a modern, media-driven campaign and introduce Yeltsin to the Russian public in a new light. Along the way, they develop personal relationships with their Russian counterparts, including the savvy and resourceful political operative Mikhail (Sergey Bodrov Jr.).
As the election draws closer, tensions rise within the Yeltsin camp, and the consultants must use all their skills to keep the campaign on track. The film culminates in a tense election night, as Yeltsin faces off against his Communist challenger, Gennady Zyuganov (Paddy Considine).
Spinning Boris is a witty and engaging film that provides a fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes machinations of modern political campaigns. It is also a testament to the power of collaboration and cross-cultural exchange in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.