Жыве Беларусь! || Viva Belarus! (2013)

Dir. Krzysztof Lukaszewicz Screenplay Krzysztof Lukaszewicz and Franak Viacorka Based on true events Synopsis: Viva Belarus! was co-written by Franak Viačorka with director Krzystof Lukaszewicz and depicts the life of nonconformist youth living in “Europe’s last dictatorship.“ The groundbreaking movie — it is the first feature film about the political situation in Belarus — tells the story of 23-year old Miron, whose true passion is music. When his concert triggers an anti-regime protest, Miron is held responsible. Despite a heart condition, he is forcibly drafted into the army to serve in a remote region within the Chernobyl fallout zone. After accessing a hidden mobile phone, Miron informs his girlfriend Viera about the day-to-day life of a conscript, which includes brainwashing, brutality, and horrible living conditions. The diary is posted online and becomes a sensation, prompting the regime to try to discredit Miron and crush his spirit. “The film