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Ukraine on Fire streaming

2017 Movie United States Documentary 95 min
By: Igor Lopatonok With: Lotus Bech, Robert Parry, Fanny Sage, Victor Yanukovich, Oliver Stone

Ukraine. Across its eastern border is Russia and to its west-Europe. For centuries, it has been at the center of a tug-of-war between powers seeking to control its rich lands and access to the Black Sea. 2014's Maidan Massacre triggered a bloody uprising that ousted president Viktor Yanukovych and painted Russia as the perpetrator by Western media. But was it? "Ukraine on Fire" by Igor Lopatonok provides a historical perspective for the deep divisions in the region which lead to the 2004 Orange Revolution, 2014 uprisings, and the violent overthrow of democratically elected Yanukovych. Covered by Western media as a people's revolution, it was in fact a coup d'état scripted and staged by nationalist groups and the U.S. State Department. Investigative journalist Robert Parry reveals how U.S.-funded political NGOs and media companies have emerged since the 80s replacing the CIA in promoting America's geopolitical agenda abroad.

Filmium rating
63%

Mood

Controversial
Critical
Dark
Politically Charged
Propagandistic
Reflective
Serious

Cast & Crew

Igor Lopatonok
Vanessa Dean
Fanny Sage
Vladimir Putin
Robert Parry
Oliver Stone
Victor Yanukovich
Lotus Bech
Vitaliy Zakharchenko
Igor Lopatonok (Director)
Oliver Stone (Producer)
Viktor Yanukovych

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage
Interview
Narrative Analysis
Voice-Over

Pace

Deliberate
Informative
Methodical
Steady

Runtime

Feature-Length

Style

Documentary
Historical
Interview-Based

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Russian Annexation
U.S. Proxy Accusations
Ukrainian Political Upheaval

Characters

Ukrainian Protestors
Viktor Yanukovych
Vladimir Putin

Ending

Global Nuclear Risk
Pro-Russian Narrative

Historical Context

Cold War
Soviet Union
Ukrainian Independence
World War Ii

Key Plot Points

Crimea Invasion
Maidan Protests Escalation
Mh17 Downing
Yanukovych'S Removal

Plot

Crimea Annexation
Eastern Ukraine Conflict
Historical Conflict
Political Turmoil
Revolution
Ukrainian Revolution 2014

Setting

Crimea
Historical Events
Maidan Square
Political Landscape
Ukraine

Shooting Location

International
Russia
Ukraine

Theme

Foreign Intervention
Information Warfare
Nationalism
Political Manipulation
U.S.-Russia Rivalry
Ukrainian Nationalism

Genre

Documentary
Geopolitical
Historical
Political

Audiences

Adults
Controversial Documentary
Documentary Viewers
Geopolitics Enthusiasts
Political Enthusiasts
Politically Interested

Titles

Ukraine On Fire

Critical Reception

Criticized For Bias
Pro-Russian Narrative

Festivals

Taormina Film Fest

Popularity

Widely Viewed In Russia
Youtube Content Warning

Reception

Accused Of Propaganda
Controversial
Controversial Reception
Critical
Criticized As Pro-Kremlin
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

Russia
Ukraine
United States

Release Year

2017
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