The documentary Anonymous Car debuts September 20 on the KION online cinema
The film will premiere on September 20 on the KION online cinema as confirmed by platform representatives. The project is directed and authored by Dmitry Bogdanov, who leads a team that interviewed eleven well-known anonymous writers to uncover how anonymous online communities operate. Participants in the production include Igor Bederov, the CEO of Internet-Rozysk; Alexander Antipov, the editor in chief of the SecurityLab portal; actor Sergey Burunov; and showman Alexei Ostudin. Their involvement provides a multi-faceted look at digital anonymity from production, journalism, and performance viewpoints.
This documentary investigates the inner workings of anonymous Telegram channels. It explores the roles of fake victims, representatives of major media outlets, administrators of widely followed channels, and individuals involved in the search for, and removal of, criminal activity. The film examines the high value placed on online freedom, the costs that accompany anonymity, and the various threats that can emerge within these channels.
The investigation also covers legal challenges connected to prominent figures in the media and entertainment world. It highlights lawsuits faced by Kirill Sukhanov, a former commercial director associated with Ksenia Sobchak, Arian Romanovsky, the former editor in chief of Tatler, and journalist Tamerlan Bigaev, who is accused of extortion involving a senior leader in the tech sector.
Earlier this year, Malakhov’s followers were targeted by scams, illustrating how the blurred boundaries between fame, influence, and anonymity can create fertile ground for criminal activity. The documentary aims to illuminate how anonymity operates in practice, the mechanisms that sustain it, and the real-world consequences for those who rely on or challenge it. The narrative emphasizes the delicate balance between freedom of expression online and accountability for actions conducted under the cover of secrecy.
Viewers will gain insight into the pressures faced by creators and journalists who navigate online anonymity, along with the evolving strategies used to protect identities and preserve security. By presenting perspectives from industry leaders, media professionals, and public figures, the film offers a candid portrait of the digital landscape and its impact on contemporary communication. The premiere promises to spark discussion about privacy, ethics, and the responsibilities that accompany the power to share information without revealing one’s true identity.