Europe's Last Dictator
A damning look at the ultra nasty Belarus regime
Europe’s Last Dictator exposes torture, state--‐sponsored murder and kidnap inside the Belarus of President Aleksandr Lukashenko. From the perspective of Irina Bogdanova, an acupuncturist from southern England, and sister of imprisoned Belarusian presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov,, the documentary charts the violent crackdown on the country’s opposition following the rigged election of 2010. This is Irina’s story. It is a personal and emotional journey. But it is no longer just about her brother: now she’s doing everything she can to bring down Lukashenko.
"Humans don't behave like that. Animals don't even behave like that." Irina is the sister of imprisoned Belarussian presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov. This film explores her account of the torture, murder and kidnap that defines politics in Belarus today. Shocking footage reveals the police brutality against defenceless protesters during the violent crackdown after the last election; Lukashenko's promise to "wring the necks" of all those who joined the opposition during the elections. "People are so isolated in terms of information, especially now that 10 million people live in jail", Irina sighs. As the opposition continues to languish in custody, how long will the people of Belarus have to wait before they are free?
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