A Lesson of Belorussian

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Released November 02, 2006

Overview

A documentary about young activists who never give up believing that Belarus will one day be free. Franek Viacorka studies at an elite school established by his father to promote the Belarusian language. However, the school has been banned and operating underground since 2003, a victim of the anti-democratic rule of President Alexander Lukashenko. Franek and his classmates are both passionate and thoughtful, expressing their critical attitude to the government by issuing an underground newspaper, recording music with activist lyrics and organizing an opposition concert.

Runtime

0h 53m


Origin Country

Poland


Original Language

Polish


Original Title

Lekcja białoruskiego


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Belarus
  • Poland

Spoken Languages

  • беларуская мова (Belarusian)
  • Polski (Polish)

Production Companies

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    Studio Filmowe Everest

    Poland

  • logo for Telewizja Polska

    Telewizja Polska

    Poland

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