The Russian Cracker
Russia is grappling with a critical issue: they have become the country with the most at large serial killers in the world particularly concentrated in Rostov, the same city that witnessed Andrei Chikatilo's infamous killing spree. In response, law enforcement has turned to Dr. Alexander Bukhanovsky, a prominent psychiatrist and criminal profiler, who is implementing radical measures to understand the root causes of this phenomenon and develop effective solutions. Within Dr. Bukhanovsky's clinic, we encounter three of his young patients: Edward and Igor, whose families express deep concerns about their disturbing fantasies, and 'Mischa', who has perpetrated acts of torture and sexual assault. Dr. Bukhanovsky's approach is groundbreaking, offering treatment to potential serial offenders. However, critics argue that by keeping individuals like 'Mischa' anonymous, he may inadvertently shield them from public awareness and accountability, prompting debate over the ethics of his methods.
Year: 1999
Genre: Documentary
Studio: BBC
Director: James Kent
Cast: Alexander Bukhanovsky, Veronika Hyks, Diran Meghreblian, Michael Poole, Renat Levenstein, Rita Weissman
Crew: Malcolm Daniel (Editor), James Kent (Producer), James Kent (Director)
Runtime: 50 minutes
Release: Aug 12, 1999
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0 users
Popularity: 1
Country: Russia, United Kingdom
Language: English, Pусский
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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