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Belarus: An Ordinary Dictatorship (2018)

6.82018N/AFR
Documentary

Directed by Manon Loizeau

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

N/A

Language

FR

Release

March 18, 2018

Director

Manon Loizeau

Overview

It’s the last dictatorship of Europe, caught in a Soviet time-warp, where the secret police is still called the KGB and the president rules by fear. Disappearances, political assassinations, waves of repression and mass arrests are all regular occurances. But while half of Belarus moves closer to Ru...

Cast

Alexander Lukashenko

Alexander Lukashenko

Self (archive footage)

Aleś Bialacki

Aleś Bialacki

Self

Natalia Pinchuk

Natalia Pinchuk

Self

Boris Yeltsin

Boris Yeltsin

Self (archive footage)

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin

Self (archive footage)

Svetlana Zavadskaya

Svetlana Zavadskaya

Self

Mikalai Statkevich

Mikalai Statkevich

Self

Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Marina Adamovich

Marina Adamovich

Self

Maksim Filipovich

Maksim Filipovich

Self

Svetlana Alexievich

Svetlana Alexievich

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Belarus: An Ordinary Dictatorship (2018), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

It’s the last dictatorship of Europe, caught in a Soviet time-warp, where the secret police is still called the KGB and the president rules by fear. Disappearances, political assassinations, waves of repression and mass arrests are all regular occurances. But while half of Belarus moves closer to Russia, the other half is trying to resist…

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Belarus: An Ordinary Dictatorship. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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