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Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus

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To perform their provocative and subversive shows, members of the Belarus Free Theatre risk censorship or imprisonment.

Critics Reviews

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Mark Kermode Observer (UK) 03/30/2014
4/5
Excerpts of performances from shows such as Being Harold Pinter and Minsk 2011 hint at the visceral power of the group, which the Belarusian authorities apparently view as a threat to national security. Go to Full Review
Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) 03/28/2014
3/5
Absurdist dramas staged with grace and ingenuity, these "dangerous acts" draw attention in eloquent and very affecting fashion to the plight of Lukashenko's victims. Go to Full Review
Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard 03/28/2014
4/5
Recommended viewing, especially given recent events in Ukraine. Go to Full Review
Lucy Popescu CineVue 03/08/2019
4/5
This is an absorbing documentary that shines a light on the courage and talents of its subjects. Go to Full Review
Ron Wilkinson It's Just Movies 06/19/2014
9/10
Not just another theatrical performance, Unstable Elements acts to live. Go to Full Review
Jon Lyus HeyUGuys 03/28/2014
4/5
Dangerous Acts transcends its contemporary relevance. Go to Full Review
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10/01/2014 This film is an outstanding example of the resilience of the human spirit by responding attempting to conquer a violent, oppressive dictatorship with creativity and art. Free Belarus! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis To perform their provocative and subversive shows, members of the Belarus Free Theatre risk censorship or imprisonment.
Director
Madeleine Rotzler
Producer
Madeleine Rotzler
Screenwriter
Madeleine Rotzler
Production Co
Great Curve Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Belarusian
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 8, 2019
Runtime
1h 16m