Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom

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Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom

2015

1h 42m

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A civil rights movement erupts in the Ukraine after a peaceful student protest quickly morphs into a violent revolution.

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Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom showcases a revolution on the rise through a deft boots-on-the-ground approach.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

Packed with shocking footage and testimony... Essential viewing.

Mar 18, 2022

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

Plays out like a harrowingly bloody, real-life "Les Miserables."

Rated: 3/4

Feb 11, 2016

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Tricia Olszewski

TheWrap

Being able to bear witness firsthand to this three-month struggle is an incredible privilege, albeit a heartbreaking one.

Oct 14, 2015

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Ricardo De Querol

El Pais (Spain)

In spite of the asperity in some of the scenes, the primary focus lies in the motivations, illusions, and emotions of those who participated in the revolution. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 10, 2022

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Lynden Barber

Limelight

If you ever wondered what led Putin to mount an invasion, here is a crucial part of the story.

May 2, 2022

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Mae Abdulbaki

Movies with Mae

Winter on Fire isn't a perfect documentary, but it is a perfect example of the power of the people can bring about change when they rally to overthrow a president who doesn't serve their best interests.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 10, 2019

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Thomas S

Short, but packs a punch!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/12/25

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Patrick F

This documentary is relatively short, but packs a lot in. It's well edited with interviews and archival footage. It all amounts to a fast paced documentary that relies on the words of the people who were there to explain this time period rather than scholars or pundits. If you are interested in understanding the current war in Ukraine this film is a good primer for knowledge.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/24

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patrick f

This documentary is relatively short, but packs a lot in. It's well edited with interviews and archival footage. It all amounts to a fast paced documentary that relies on the words of the people who were there to explain this time period rather than scholars or pundits. If you are interested in understanding the current war in Ukraine this film is a good primer for knowledge.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Tim G

What incredible bravery.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/12/22

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Audience Member

This documentary is relatively short, but packs a lot in. It's well edited with interviews and archival footage. It all amounts to a fast paced documentary that relies on the words of the people who were there to explain this time period rather than scholars or pundits. If you are interested in understanding the current war in Ukraine this film is a good primer for knowledge.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

I was sobbing my heart out for the heroism and the will to die for what you believe in! An absolute must see for everyone, and i mean everyone. One of the best real life documentaries you will ever see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Synopsis

A civil rights movement erupts in the Ukraine after a peaceful student protest quickly morphs into a violent revolution.

Director: Evgeny Afineevsky
Producer: Evgeny Afineevsky, Den Tolmor
Screenwriter: Den Tolmor
Production Co: Passion Pictures, Afineevsky - Tolmor Production, Netflix
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Ukrainian
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 4, 2017
Runtime: 1h 42m

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