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202365 minPG-13documentary

Authoritarianism Civil Liberties

Belarus 23.34

202365 minPG-13documentary

Twenty-five interviews with victims reveal the experiences of Belarusians subjected to repression during protests and their subsequent journeys through the justice system.

Authoritarianism Civil Liberties

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Tatsiana Svirepa

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Twenty-five interviews with victims reveal the experiences of Belarusians subjected to repression during protests and their subsequent journeys through the justice system.

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Tatsiana Svirepadirector

Tanya Svirepawriter

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A protest in Belarus leads to the detention of several individuals. Through 25 interviews with victims, the film details the experience of a detainee from arrest to release. It covers the march, the ride in a prison truck, registration at a police station, trial, and time spent in prison. The documentary captures the aftermath as the individuals reflect on their experiences. Released in 2023, "Belarus 23.34" runs for 65 minutes and focuses on political repression in the country.

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