Staging a Revolution
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Charles, Mathew, director.
- Language
- Belarusian, English, Russian.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- United Kingdom : Mathew Charles Daffodil Media, 2010.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (27 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00004271
Contributors
- Contributor
- Kovalyova, Albina, (director)
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- As the European Union's sanctions seal Belarus from the outside, Lukashenko's control of the media closes it from the inside. But an oddball band of thespians are determined to fight the censorship. Banned by the state, Free Theatre performs in secret locations and texts the venue to audiences. Every play could be their last. Husband and wife team Nikolai Khalezin and Natalya Kolyada have devoted their lives to the theatre. They give voice to the outsiders of Belarusian society: the gay, the disabled, the mentally ill, and they provide a vehicle for political resistance in Europe’s last dictatorship. Actors such as Jude Law and Sienna Miller have expressed their support for the members of the Free Theatre. The dramatist Tom Stoppard has provided financial support to the ensemble. Staging a Revolution provides an intimate look into this underground world; a world that, for their own safety, Nikolai and Natalya may ultimately be forced to leave behind.
Bibliographic Information
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2661 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2661 (HU_OSA_00004271.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |