Ukraine on Fire (2016)
The events leading up to Ukraine's "Maidan Revolution" and its bloody aftermath.
Ukraine. Across its eastern border is Russia and to its west-Europe. For centuries, it has been at the center of a tug-of-war between powers seeking to control its rich lands and access to the Black Sea. 2014's Maidan Massacre triggered a bloody uprising that ousted president Viktor Yanukovych and painted Russia as the perpetrator by Western media. But was it? "Ukraine on Fire" by Igor Lopatonok provides a historical perspective for the deep divisions in the region which lead to the 2004 Orange Revolution, 2014 uprisings, and the violent overthrow of democratically elected Yanukovych.
Cast
- Oliver Stone - Self
- Vladimir Putin - Self
- Victor Yanukovich - Self
- Vitaliy Zakharchenko - Self
- Robert Parry - Self
- Fanny Sage - Fire dance performance
- Lotus Bech - Self
- Lex Lang - Narrator
Screenplay
Keywords
central intelligence agency (cia), nazi, secret intelligence service, eastern europe, coup d'etat, secret service, insurgent, russian president, lobbyist, orange revolution (ukraine), ukrainian insurgent army, russia, ukranian, maidan revolution (ukraine), ukrainian president
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ukraine on Fire about?
- Ukraine. Across its eastern border is Russia and to its west-Europe. For centuries, it has been at the center of a tug-of-war between powers seeking to control its rich lands and access to the Black Sea. 2014's Maidan Massacre triggered a bloody uprising that ousted president Viktor Yanukovych and painted Russia as the perpetrator by Western media. But was it? "Ukraine on Fire" by Igor Lopatonok provides a historical perspective for the deep divisions in the region which lead to the 2004 Orange Revolution, 2014 uprisings, and the violent overthrow of democratically elected Yanukovych.
- Who directed Ukraine on Fire?
- Ukraine on Fire was directed by Igor Lopatonok.
- Who stars in Ukraine on Fire?
- Ukraine on Fire stars Oliver Stone, Vladimir Putin, Victor Yanukovich, Vitaliy Zakharchenko, Robert Parry, Fanny Sage.
- How long is Ukraine on Fire?
- Ukraine on Fire has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Ukraine on Fire?
- Ukraine on Fire is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Ukraine on Fire produced?
- Ukraine on Fire was produced in United States of America.