The Mark of Cain

The Mark of Cain 2001 Directed by Alix Lambert

The fading art form and ‘language’ of Russian criminal tattoos, formerly a forbidden topic in Russia. The now vanishing practice is seen as reflecting the transition of the broader Russian society. Filmed in some of Russia’s most notorious prisons, including the fabled White Swan, the interviews with prisoners, guards, and criminologists reveal the secret language of “The Zone” and “The Code of Thieves” (Vor v zakone).

Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language Russian

Gneres Documentary , Drama

Production Companies Pink Ghetto Productions , Go East Productions

Release Date 5 March 2001

73 mins