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Deep Dive: Courage (2021)

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Courage
Courage is a 2021 German documentary directed by Aliaksei Paluyan, focusing on the Belarus Free Theatre during the 2020–2021 Belarusian protests. The film captures the experiences of the underground theatre group as they navigate the political turmoil in Belarus, providing a unique perspective on the intersection of art and activism. The film premiered at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in the Special section and received a nomination for the Berlinale Documentary Film Award. It won The Cinema for Peace Award for The Political Film of the Year in 2022, highlighting its impact within the documentary film landscape.

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.

Perfect For

Belarusian politicsTheatre activismDocumentary enthusiasts