Half a million people gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Kyiv, during the 2013-2014 protests against President Viktor Yanukovych.
“Uprising in Ukraine”
Synopsis
Half a million people gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Kyiv, during the 2013-2014 protests against President Viktor Yanukovych.
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Synopsis
Maidan Nezalezhnosti, or Independence Square, became the epicenter of protests against President Viktor Yanukovych in late 2013 and early 2014. The film captures the evolution of the Euromaidan movement, beginning with peaceful demonstrations that attracted hundreds of thousands. As the situation escalated, the documentary depicts the violent clashes between civilians and police. It presents a raw account of the struggle for democracy and the fight against corruption in Ukraine during a critical period in the nation's history.
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The GuardianSergei Loznitsa’s fixed camera captures the tragedy of the protests in Kiev’s Independence Square with haunting intensity.
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Why Watch
- See the protests in Kyiv's Independence Square.
- Find out how the revolution led to Yanukovych's overthrow.
- Meet the people involved in the Euromaidan movement.
Did You Know
- Maidan premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2014.
- The film had a theatrical release in Ukraine on July 24, 2014.
- As of April 2018, Maidan had not been shown in Russia.
- Rotten Tomatoes reports a 100% positive review rate from 24 critics.
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Who directed the documentary Maidan?
Maidan was directed by Sergei Loznitsa.
When did Maidan premiere at the Cannes Film Festival?
Maidan premiered on May 21, 2014 at the Cannes Film Festival.
What is the runtime of the documentary Maidan?
Maidan has a duration of 130 minutes.
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