The Accidental President

The Accidental President

2DCS15
Director:Mike Lerner, Martin Herring
Premiere:25. March 2024
Length:90 minutes
Genre:Document

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Director: Mike Lerner, Martin Herring

The documentary traces the rise of the politician from her decision to run for president instead of her husband, who was imprisoned by the regime, to her forced exile in Lithuania. The pro-democracy campaign that followed helped mobilise thousands of people to take to the streets to demand change, despite the risk of violence. In a juxtaposition of raw footage of police brutality, we see the growth of the Belarusian government in exile and with it the solidification of Svjatlana's role on the world political stage. Alongside behind-the-scenes footage of her advocacy work, Svyatlana's personal accounts are given space, alternating moments of despair with feelings of pride and human belonging. However, Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 will interfere with her ongoing negotiations with international leaders*.

Length: 90 min

Year: 2024
Local premiere date: 25. March 2024

Country of origin:

  • United Kingdom

TICKETS: https://goout.net/cs/nahodou-prezidentkou/szaehyw/

Director: Mike Lerner, Martin Herring

The documentary traces the rise of the politician from her decision to run for president instead of her husband, who was imprisoned by the regime, to her forced exile in Lithuania. The pro-democracy campaign that followed helped mobilise thousands of people to take to the streets to demand change, despite the risk of violence. In a juxtaposition of raw footage of police brutality, we see the growth of the Belarusian government in exile and with it the solidification of Svjatlana's role on the world political stage. Alongside behind-the-scenes footage of her advocacy work, Svyatlana's personal accounts are given space, alternating moments of despair with feelings of pride and human belonging. However, Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 will interfere with her ongoing negotiations with international leaders*.

Year: 2024
Local premiere date: 25. March 2024

Country of origin:

  • United Kingdom