Telling the incredible tale of Anna Politkovskaya has taught me one thing: I could never be that brave | Maxine Peake

In the upcoming film Words of War, I have the honour of portraying the Russian journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya .

The film, which was partly inspired by her obituary in this newspaper, allowed me to delve into her remarkable life and work.

The experience gave me a deeper appreciation for the journalists who risk everything to tell the stories that inform our world.

Remember: the next time you see a headline in the news that exposes corruption, injustice or extremism, someone may have risked their life to bring that information to you. - Maxine Peake is an actor - Words of War will be released on 3 May .