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Navalny: spy thriller in real life

An assassination attempt nearly cost Alexei Navalny his life. In a gripping new documentary, Putin's rival uncovers details about his poisoning. Why did Navalny return to Russia, despite the threat of arrest? An interview with director Daniel Roher.

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