Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom (2015)
Runtime: 102 minutes
Synopsis: A documentary on the unrest in Ukraine during 2013 and 2014, as student demonstrations supporting European integration grew into a violent revolution calling for the resignation of President Viktor F. Yanukovich.
Verdict: About the Euromaidan revolution that took place for 93 days in Ukraine in 2014, "Winter on Fire" is an exceptional documentary that highlights the unlimited power of a unified and determined population.
The road was long, the obstacles were numerous, but their perseverance remained the same. They made it clear from day one: They weren't going back home until their voices were heard. Until their demands were met. They were aware that it wasn't going to be a walk in the park, but they also understood that this was their only chance for a change. It was now or never, and never was not an option. Nothing, and least of all their tyrannical leader and his trained thugs, were going to stand in the way of an entire country because, and V would agree, "People shouldn't be afraid of their government; Governments should be afraid of their people."
The road was long, the obstacles were numerous, but their perseverance remained the same. They made it clear from day one: They weren't going back home until their voices were heard. Until their demands were met. They were aware that it wasn't going to be a walk in the park, but they also understood that this was their only chance for a change. It was now or never, and never was not an option. Nothing, and least of all their tyrannical leader and his trained thugs, were going to stand in the way of an entire country because, and V would agree, "People shouldn't be afraid of their government; Governments should be afraid of their people."
The Ukrainian winter was long and difficult, but Spring eventually came and lasted a lifetime. Lebanon is currently going through similar times. Our winter is just beginning.
FINAL GRADE: 10/10
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