83 percent of voters in Belarus supported Alexander Lukashenko in the controversial March 2006 election, which sparked widespread protests in Minsk.
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83 percent of voters in Belarus supported Alexander Lukashenko in the controversial March 2006 election, which sparked widespread protests in Minsk.
Synopsis
October Square in Minsk became a focal point for protests following the controversial re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko in March 2006. Filmmaker Yury Khashchavatski presents a critical account of the election, where 83 percent of voters reportedly supported Lukashenko, dubbed "Europe's last dictator." The documentary juxtaposes official propaganda with the voices of ordinary citizens, revealing the repression faced by the opposition. Khashchavatski's narrative combines archival footage and personal testimonies, reflecting on the political climate in Belarus during this turbulent period.
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Why Watch
- See the protests in Minsk after the 2006 election.
- Find out how propaganda shaped public opinion in Belarus.
- Meet director Yury Khashchavatski, a persecuted filmmaker.
Did You Know
- The film was originally titled Плошча, or Plošča.
- Kalinovski Square was distributed under the title The Square before its DVD release.
- Yury Khashchavatski faced persecution from Belarusian authorities since 1996.
- The film won the Award Ion Vatamanu at the CRONOGRAF festival in May 2008.
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Who directed the documentary Kalinovski Square?
Yury Khashchavatski directed the documentary Kalinovski Square.
What significant event does Kalinovski Square focus on?
Kalinovski Square focuses on the protests that occurred after the fraudulent re-election of Alexander Lukashenko in March 2006.
What awards did Kalinovski Square win?
Kalinovski Square won the Award Ion Vatamanu at the International Documentary Film Festival CRONOGRAF in 2008 and the Alpe Adria Cinema prize for Best Documentary at the 19th Trieste Film Festival in 2008.
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