Three members of an underground theatre group in Belarus face arrest and torture while participating in mass protests during the 2020 presidential elections.
Synopsis
Three members of an underground theatre group in Belarus face arrest and torture while participating in mass protests during the 2020 presidential elections.
Synopsis
In Minsk, Belarus, members of the underground theatre group Belarus Free Theatre, including Maryna Yakubovich and Pavel Haradnizky, take to the streets during the 2020 presidential elections. They join mass protests demanding freedom of speech and democracy. As the political situation escalates, they face the threat of arrest and violence. The film captures their experiences and the collective action of citizens standing against oppression, reflecting the struggle for human rights in Belarus.
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Why Watch
- See the Belarus Free Theatre's role in protests.
- Meet key figures like Tanya Haurylchyk and Pavel Haradnizky.
- Find out about the 2020–2021 Belarusian protests.
Did You Know
- Courage premiered at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in 2021.
- The film won The Cinema for Peace Award in 2022.
- Courage has a runtime of 90 minutes.
- The film features cast members Tanya Haurylchyk and Pavel Haradnizky.
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Who directed the documentary Courage?
Courage was directed by Aliaksei Paluyan.
What award did Courage win in 2022?
Courage won The Cinema for Peace Award for The Political Film of the Year in 2022.
In which film festival did Courage have its worldwide premiere?
Courage had its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival.
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