Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus

Mar 28 2014 N/A 1h 16m
Documentary, Drama

In the Republic of Belarus, Europe’s last remaining unreconstructed Communist dictatorship, the Belarus Free Theatre risks censorship, imprisonment and worse to stage their provocative and subversive plays in secret performances at home and to critical acclaim abroad. Director Madeleine Sackler goes behind the scenes with this group of gutsy performers as they brave a renewed government crackdown on dissenters in 2010.

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Plot

Comprised of smuggled footage and uncensored interviews, DANGEROUS ACTS gives audiences a front row seat to a resistance movement as it unfolds both on the stage and in the streets. As the members of the Free Theater confront the choice of either repression at home or exile in the US and the UK, DANGEROUS ACTS reconfirms our belief that the power of art and hope can indeed change the world.

Written by

Madeleine Sackler

Directed by

Madeleine Sackler

Cast

Pavel Gorodnitski, Nikolai Khalezin, Natalia Koliada

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Production Countries

United States of America, Russia

Production Companies

HBO Documentary Films

Languages

English

Awards

8 wins & 2 nominations

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Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus
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Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
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