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202053 minPG-13documentary

Belarus: Recalculating Route

202053 minPG-13documentary

Fourteen countries did not recognize the results of the August 9 presidential elections in Belarus, leading to protests and mass detentions.

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Fourteen countries did not recognize the results of the August 9 presidential elections in Belarus, leading to protests and mass detentions.

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Maxim Shved

Maxim Shveddirector

Maxim Shved

Maxim Shvedwriter

Pavel Vasilyevcast

Ekaterina Yakubenkocast

Maksim Yakubenkocast

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Pavel and Anna, two taxi drivers in Belarus, navigate the streets of Minsk during a period of political upheaval. Following the August 9 presidential elections, which resulted in Alexander Lukashenko's disputed victory, the country has seen widespread protests and mass detentions. Director Maxim Shved installed cameras in their cars to capture conversations with passengers. These dialogues often turn to the political climate, reflecting the sentiments of a population grappling with uncertainty and unrest.

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