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Deep Dive: Maidan (2014)

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Maidan
Maidan is a documentary film directed by Sergei Loznitsa that focuses on the Euromaidan movement in Ukraine during 2013 and 2014. The film captures the events in Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) in Kyiv, showcasing both peaceful protests and violent clashes between police and civilians. It presents a raw and unfiltered view of the revolution that led to the overthrow of President Viktor Yanukovych. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2014, and was released in various countries, including a limited release in the United States on December 12, 2014. The documentary has received critical acclaim, with a 100% rating from 24 critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an average score of 86 on Metacritic, indicating universal acclaim. It is noted for its artistic approach, capturing the truth of a historic moment without aestheticizing the suffering involved.

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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Ukrainian historyPolitical documentariesCinematic art