Viva Belarus! (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, Viva Belarus! is a drama film directed by Krzysztof Łukaszewicz, running about 98 minutes. “Freedom means life without fear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Belarus has been under dictatorship of Lukashenko for 15 years. Miron (23) is not interested in politics. However, the next concert of his 'apolitical' rock band triggers off an anti-regime manifestation. Miron, is enlisted for the army for 15 months by way of punishment for 'fomenting political unrest among young people'. And this is just a beginning.. A film inspired by the story of Frank Viachorka, activist of the Belorussian opposition. Starring top Belorussian cinema and rock stars.
Who’s in it. Viva Belarus! stars Dzmitry Vinsent Papko as Miron, Anatolij Kot as General, Karolina Gruszka as Viera and Aliaksandr Malchanau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Viva Belarus! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viva Belarus! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viva Belarus! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viva Belarus! (2013)?
- In GB, Viva Belarus! is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Viva Belarus! worth watching?
- Viva Belarus! holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viva Belarus!?
- Viva Belarus! stars Dzmitry Vinsent Papko, Anatolij Kot, Karolina Gruszka, Aliaksandr Malchanau and Dzianis Tarasenka.
- When was Viva Belarus! released?
- Viva Belarus! was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.