Not Made For Politics
Not Made For Politics
In a world where revolutions unfold not in public squares but in television headlines, the film uncovers the true human sources of defiance and bravery. Shot over five years, it blurs the line between observation and participation, capturing the strength, determination, and solidarity of women fighting for personal and political freedom. “Not Made For Politics” is an intimate portrait of courage under the shadow of authoritarianism and patriarchal tyranny that has ruled Belarus for decades, and a reflection on how art and documentary filmmaking can become acts of resistance when the world seems to remain silent.
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projection time:
89 min
country/year:
Estonia, France, USA /2025
director:
Volia Chajkouskaya
original language of the film:
Belarusian, Russian, English
pictures:
Epp Kubu, Odeta Riškutė, Volia Chajkouskaya, Annika Väljataga, Simmo Saska, Elen Lotman, Odeta Riškute
editor:
Audrey Maurion
production:
Volia Chajkouskaya N.A, Ivo Felt, Christian Popp, Marius Markevicius
festivals and awards:
2025 – Tallin IFF, 2025 – Santa Barbara IFF, 2025 – Lubeck Nordic Film Days
