Movie Description

Lekcja białoruskiego

(2006)

Overview

A documentary about young activists who never give up believing that Belarus will one day be free. Franek Viacorka studies at an elite school established by his father to promote the Belarusian language. However, the school has been banned and operating underground since 2003, a victim of the anti-democratic rule of President Alexander Lukashenko. Franek and his classmates are both passionate and thoughtful, expressing their critical attitude to the government by issuing an underground newspaper, recording music with activist lyrics and organizing an opposition concert.

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Facts

Original TitleLekcja białoruskiego

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2006-11-02

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 53m

Production CompaniesStudio Filmowe Everest,Telewizja Polska

Genres

  • Documentary