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Episode 255
Dir. Evgeny Afineevsky’s Guide to Political Revolution in Documentary WINTER ON FIRE: UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
WINTER ON FIRE: UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM is the Oscar nominated documentary exploring the three months of protest that united people in Ukraine for a revolution calling for the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovych. Centered in Kiev’s Maidan Square, director Evgeny Afineevsky reflects on returning to Kiev to make the film, how he acquired all of the footage and what it was like to document the unity of the Ukrainian people. Afineevsky also discusses the media coverage of the protests as well as the role of leaders in this episode of BYOD hosted by Ondi Timoner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming to BYOD.
00:26 WINTER ON FIRE UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM synopsis.
02:09 The opening of the film and news coverage.
03:33 The Ukraine’s political revolution.
06:50 WINTER ON FIRE INSIDE UKRAINE’S Clip, Police retaliation.
07:28 The first of December.
08:24 Death toll & capturing footage.
11:05 WINTER ON FIRE: UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Clip, the march of the millions.
11:55 Coordinating the crew.
14:15 From peaceful protest to violent beatings.
17:45 Conducting interviews.
18:05 WINTER ON FIRE: UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Clip, Sanctuary.
19:10 Media attention and a guide to revolution.
21:40 military involvement and the human spirit.
25:45 Acquiring footage and capturing unity.
26:28 WINTER ON FIRE: UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Clip, Unity.
27:04 New Year’s Day.
34:40 Real leaders.
36:30 Thank you and goodbye.
36:49 WINTER ON FIRE: UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Clip, It was my school.
Guest Bio
WINTER ON FIRE: UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM: During three months in 2013 and 2014, student demonstrations in Kiev’s Maidan Square developed into a revolution by diverse groups of people calling for the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovych. Hoping for stronger ties to the European Union, protesters fought against government military forces to oppose Yanukovych’s efforts to ally with Russia.
Evgeny Afineevsky is a Russian film director and producer. He is best known for directing Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom. He is the member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Directors Guild of America, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, Israeli Film and Television Academy, Los Angeles Film Teachers Association and a Russian Union of Cinematography.
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