Winter on Fire – Film review – Anna Burton

June 22, 2016

This film charts the Ukranian rebellion in the bitter winter of 2013/2014 against corrupt President Viktor Yanukovyvh, who was elected on a false promise to bring the country into the European Union, and instead cut a deal with Russian’s Vladimir Putin.

What initially starts out as a protest around EU membership turns into a violent fight for freedom and for Ukranian identity with an armed retaliation from the government’.

This heart-wrenching documentary reminds us of the importance of standing up for the values of democracy and freedom. Told over 93-days, this film of epic proportions is a documentary of violence and sadness but ultimately people power.

My heart is still aching from watching this film. To all of the heroes, thank you.

Available on Netflix

Watch the trailer