Norway
Synopsis
In Belarus, the totalitarian regime cracks down on all opposition. Anyone criticising the dictator risks imprisonment and torture. Belarusian Waltz is the incredible story of the performance artist Alexander Pushkin, who is one of very few who is not scared. Facing grave consequences he organizes public happenings that mock president Lukashenka. Through his art and sense of humor we take a deep dive into the soul of the Belarusian people.
Director's Biography
Andrzej is a director and scriptwriter of documentary films and reportages made for the Polish Television, a graduate of Warsaw School of Economics Department of Foreign Trade. He began working for TV in 1980 as a result of a competition for production managers. From 1996 to 2004 he was the chief editor of documentary films in TVP1. He was the originator of programmes such as: “Time for documentary”, “Eyes wide open”, and the author of widely acclaimed films, including PARADE, DANCE OF THE REEDS, and MOBILE CINEMA OF DREAMS.
Cast & Crew
Directed by: Andrzej Fidyk
Cinematography: Adam Fresco
Nominations and Awards
- European Documentary 2007