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Kanopy features several documentary and narrative films that address the history of the conflict in Ukraine, and current events. To view these films, visit https://hclibrary.kanopy.com/category/63052 and sign in with your library card. Please call 908-788-1434 for assistance.
Breaking Point: The War for Democracy in Ukraine (2018)
This documentary looks at people transformed by a democratic revolution, who give up their normal lives to fight a Russian invasion, in a war which has killed 10,000 and displaced 1.9 million Ukrainians.
Nominated for a Social Justice Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
The Babushkas of Chernobyl (2015)
THE BABUSHKAS OF CHERNOBYL journeys into the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone several decades after the world's worst nuclear disaster in April 1986. The tightly regulated 1000 square mile Dead Zone remains one of the most radioactively contaminated places on Earth, complete with military border guards.
Mr. Jones (2020)
1933. Hitler rises to power and Stalin's Soviet propaganda machine pushes their "utopia" to the Western world. Meanwhile an ambitious young journalist, Gareth Jones travels to Moscow to uncover the truth behind the propaganda, but then gets a tip that could expose an international conspiracy, one that could cost him and his informant their lives. Jones goes on a life-or-death journey to uncover the truth behind the facade that would later inspire George Orwell's seminal book Animal Farm. Official Selection at the Berlin International Film Festival.
A Sniper's War (2018)
Described as a "stealth invasion" of Ukraine, the proxy-war being waged in Donbass is a contentious conflict between pro-Russian separatists and the West. In the midst of swirling propaganda and controversy this brave doc follows Deki, a pro-Russian sniper tasked with defending his separatist comrades on the frontline of the conflict. In the midst of escalating international tensions, the film exposes an unseen side to this secretive war.
The Ukranian Powder Keg (2014)
On February 20th 2014, Maidan square exploded. Following this event, President Viktor Ianoukovytch fled the country and left power. Three weeks later, Crimea voted its unification with the Russian Federation. The country is now on the verge of a civil war. How did this happen? The Ukranian Powder Keg is an immersion in a country torn appart, in which each community tries to extricate itself. A country highjacked by far-right militias, inspired by fascist and neo-Nazi ideologies.
Oleg's Choice (2016)
In the summer of 2014, thousands of young Russians came to Eastern Ukraine, in the Donbass region, to take up arms, doped by the propaganda of Russian state television, persuading them to carry out their patriotic duty. Among them were Oleg and Max. Oleg was designated commanding officer, and Max became a soldier. Their story took a tragic turn during the night of June 3rd 2015, when Oleg led his men to their death. The battle destroyed a part of the battalion. Those men are now left to face the consequences of their choices.
Earth (1930)
One of the undisputed masterpieces of the cinema, no single viewing of EARTH will ever reveal all of its poetic brilliance. An old farmer dies, his grandson has a new vision to bring prosperity to his poor Ukraine village.
Maidan: Uprising in Ukr
aine (2014)
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa, MAIDAN chronicles the civil uprising that toppled the government of Ukrainian president Victor Yanukovich and has since developed into an international crisis between Russia and the West. Filmed in stunning long takes, sans commentary, MAIDAN is a record of a momentous historical event and an extraordinary study of the popular uprising as a social, cultural and philosophical phenomenon. Official Selection at the Cannes Film Festival. Nominated for Best Documentary at the London Film Festival.
Revealing Ukrain
e (2019)
"Revealing Ukraine" by Igor Lopatonok continues investigations on of the ongoing Ukrainian crisis following "Ukraine on Fire". In addition, it analyzes the current political backstage and its dangerous potential for the world.
Bitter Harvest (2017)
Set in 1930s Ukraine, as Stalin advances the ambitions of communists in the Kremlin, young artist Yuri battles to save his lover Natalka from the Holodomor, the death-by-starvation program that ultimately killed millions of Ukrainians.
Stanislavski: Lust for Life (2021)
An in-depth investigation into the working process of Konstantin Stanislavski, who managed to maintain his inner freedom and true artistry within the harsh boundaries of the Soviet system, all thanks to the power of his prodigious talent. The best and brightest of Russian and British theatre express their inexhaustible admiration for Stanislavski and his continuing influence on their day-to-day work, while simultaneously trying to come to grips with his relevance in modern theatre. In the end, the connecting thread is, of course, the human being.
Putin: The New Tsar (2018)
This documentary will provide the first authoritative account of who Vladimir Putin actually is. What drives him, what does he fear, who does he love and hate? This film goes beyond a chronological account of all the usual milestones: son of a Soviet veteran, punchy school kid, law student, KGB intern and the operative in Dresden, followed by his vertical ascent through the St Petersburg and Kremlin administrations, until Yeltsin stunned Russia and the world by handing him the Prime Ministership.
Vladimir Putin, A&E (2021)
Portrait of the Russian president who was reelected by an overwhelming majority in 2004, but who has been criticized for stifling democratic reforms.
The Locomotive of History: The Rise of C
ommunism from Marx to Lenin (2019)
Come to see Lenin's arrival at Petrograd's Finland Station in April 1917 as one of the most important turning points in modern history: the establishment of a communist regime after decades of theory. Also, preview the themes you'll explore in these episodes, and get solid definitions of terms such as communism and socialism.
Understanding Russia: A Cultural History (2018)
Blending history with cultural studies, Understanding Russia: A Cultural History brings you closer than ever to the Russian people through the poetry of Pushkin, the comfort of early folk tales, the faith of medieval iconography, the avant-garde films of Eisenstein, and more. These 24 lectures will help you finally understand the complex, thrilling, and undeniably fascinating Russian spirit.
On Putin's Blacklist (2017)
Anyone on Putin's Blacklist is labeled as a foreign agent controlled by Western intelligence agencies with the aim of destroying Russia. This ripped-from-the-headlines documentary risks raising the ire of a major world leader by exploring exactly who and what are On Putin's Blacklist.
Citizen K (2019)
The strange case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once believed to be the wealthiest man in Russia, who rocketed to prosperity and prominence in the 1990s, served a decade in prison, and became an unlikely martyr for the anti-Putin movement.
Chechnya: War Without Trace (2015)
In the space of just a few years, Chechnya has undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the minefields and piles of rubble, replaced with broad avenues, luxury boutiques and glass-fronted skyscrapers. It's virtually impossible to see there was ever a war. Award-winning journalist, Manon Loizeau, spent the past 20 years covering the Chechen conflict. She returns to the places she knew so well, filming undercover in Chechnya, to reveal how Putin has 'pacified' this once proud land. Behind the gleaming facade of the new Grozny, Loizeau discovered women and men more terrified than in all the years of war and occupation. A fifth of the population vanished during the war but anyone who tries to remember is eliminated. Chechnya has become a true police state which removes, tortures and kills those who do not submit to the Kremlin's new order. A journey into the realm of oblivion and terror.
Khodorkovsky (2011)
The true rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former Russian oligarch who spoke out against state corruption, only to be arrested and convicted on transparently false tax and embezzlement charges. Stolen twice from the filmmaker's office before its Berlin premiere, this is investigative journalism as political thriller.
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