Ukraine on Fire

Ukraine on Fire

The events leading up to Ukraine's "Maidan Revolution" and its bloody aftermath.

Directed by Igor Lopatonok

Produced by Another Way Productions

201695 min5.9 / 10

A geopolitical documentary that presents a revisionist historical account of Ukraine's recent upheavals, emphasizing Cold War tensions and questioning Western narratives.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does Ukraine on Fire end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Ukraine on Fire scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Ukraine on Fire easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Ukraine on Fire sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Ukraine on Fire violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

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