Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom (2015): Ratings & Plot
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom is a 2015 documentary directed by Evgeny Afineevsky. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Evgeny Afineevsky
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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Ukrainian - Studio
- Netflix
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom About?
The premise of Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a harsh winter, student protests escalate into a full-scale uprising in Ukraine. As the streets fill with flames, the movement sparks a nationwide insurrection fueled by passion and defiance. The film documents the resilience of the people as they confront the turmoil and fight for their freedom.
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ukrainian russian relations
- violence
- reference to stepan bandera
- violent protest
- year 2013
- year 2014
- discontent
- right wing
- disorder
- physical harm
- politician mafioso
- 2010s
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- maidan revolution in ukraine
- revolution
- european union
- mass protest
- ukrainian politics
- protest
- eastern europe
- kyiv ukraine
- burn
- brutality
- shady
- ukrainian politician
- country name in title
- distortion
- revolutionist
- struggle for independence
- revolution of dignity
- political resignation
- struggle for change
- fighter
- euromaidan
- authoritarian president
- corrupt president
- presidential resignation
- demanding a resignation
- ukrainian history
- freedom fight
- 21st century
- fight for freedom
- liberty
- ukrainian
- struggle
- freedom fighter
- fight for democracy
- democracy
- dignity
- resignation
- social discontent
The Director of Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
Directed by Evgeny Afineevsky.
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Director Evgeny Afineevsky
More from Evgeny Afineevsky
More films directed by Evgeny Afineevsky, best-rated first: Cries from Syria, Freedom on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom, Francesco and Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!.
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
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IMDb 8.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
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TMDB 79% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
36 ratings
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Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Plot Summary
What happens in Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This powerful documentary takes a deep dive into the 2013–2014 Maidan Uprising in Kyiv, presenting a chronological narrative that unfolds through historic footage and the heartfelt testimonies of two dozen brave protesters. The story begins with the anticipation surrounding a proposed trade agreement between the EU and Ukraine, which was expected to elevate the nation’s future. However, this promise shatters when the agreement is abruptly replaced with a deal favoring Russia.
In response, pro-European citizens come together to organize massive protests and occupations, primarily centered around Kyiv’s iconic Maidan Nezalezhnosti. As the days turn into months, the standoff escalates. The situation deteriorates into fierce barricades, violent confrontations, and harsh crackdowns, culminating in tragic instances of deadly police shootings aimed at the protesters.
Full summary
The whole story of Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom, scene by scene
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Awards & Nominations
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom won 1 award from 2 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the TIFF 2015, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Documentary (Feature)
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TIFF 2015 1 win · 1 nomination- Won People's Choice Award: Documentaries – Evgeny Afineevsky
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom.
How Well Do You Know Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year did the Maidan Uprising occur?
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Ateşte Kış: Ukrayna'nın Özgürlük İçin Savaşı” and “燃烧的冬天：乌克兰为自由而战”.
- Also known as
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- Ateşte Kış: Ukrayna'nın Özgürlük İçin Savaşı
- 燃烧的冬天：乌克兰为自由而战
- Зима у вогні: боротьба України за свободу
- 凛冬烈火：乌克兰为自由而战
- Зима у вогні
- Зима в огне: Борьба Украины за свободу
- 凜冬烈火：烏克蘭自由之戰
- Χειμώνας στις Φλόγες: Η Μάχη της Ουκρανίας για την Ελευθερία
- 윈터 온 파이어: 우크라이나의 자유 투쟁
- חורף בלהבות: מאבקה של אוקראינה לחירות
- ウィンター・オン・ファイヤー: ウクライナ、自由への闘い
- Liepsnojanti žiema: Ukrainos kova už laisvę
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- Iarnă în flăcări: Lupta Ucrainei pentru libertate
- 凛冬烈火：乌克兰自由之战
- Mùa đông khói lửa: Ukraine chiến đấu vì tự do
- วินเทอร์ ออน ไฟร์: การต่อสู้เพื่ออิสรภาพของยูเครน
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Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom FAQ: Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom?
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom released?
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom was released on October 9, 2015.
Who directed Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom?
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom was directed by Evgeny Afineevsky.
More films by Evgeny Afineevsky How is Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom rated?
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom has 8.3/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Letterboxd.
What awards did Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom win?
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom won 1 award from 2 nominations, including People's Choice Award: Documentaries at the TIFF 2015.
Does Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom have a post-credit scene?
No. Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom in?
The original language of Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom is Ukrainian.
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