Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution (2014)
Whilst the first shots ring out between pro-Russian government forces and members of the opposition in the winter of 2013, young Nina leaves Crimea. She was raped by a corrupt policeman, her friend was killed, and now she seeks refuge with the protesters on Maidan Square. Revolutionary chaos prevails, and it‘s not at all clear who remains loyal to whom and which means can be regarded as legitimate in the struggle for freedom. Ultimately Nina and her tormentors come face to face again and the spiral of violence is stepped up a further notch. The film was shot to a genuine backdrop, the result of which is a multifaceted allegory on the tragedy currently playing out in Ukraine.
Cast
Themes
Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope
Keywords
revolution, crimea, russian invasion of ukraine (2022), 2010s, ukrainian revolution, euromaidan, ukrainian politics, ukraine, kyiv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution about?
- Whilst the first shots ring out between pro-Russian government forces and members of the opposition in the winter of 2013, young Nina leaves Crimea. She was raped by a corrupt policeman, her friend was killed, and now she seeks refuge with the protesters on Maidan Square. Revolutionary chaos prevails, and it‘s not at all clear who remains loyal to whom and which means can be regarded as legitimate in the struggle for freedom. Ultimately Nina and her tormentors come face to face again and the spiral of violence is stepped up a further notch. The film was shot to a genuine backdrop, the result of which is a multifaceted allegory on the tragedy currently playing out in Ukraine.
- Who directed Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution?
- Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution was directed by Ihor Parfenov.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution?
- Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution stars Ellen Sliusarchi, Ihor Parfenov, Alexsandr Yachno, Alexsandr Zygulya, Artem Ragra, Roman Zhirov.
- How long is Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution?
- Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution?
- Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution produced?
- Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution was produced in Ukraine.
- What are the themes of Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution?
- The themes of Once Upon a Time in Ukraine: The Revolution include: Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope.