Belarus 2008 • Director: Aleh Dashkevich • 52 minutes • Russian/Belarusian with English subtitles
Bonus Short Film: Flowers of Rwanda
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the federal state of Belarus regained its independence. The cautious democratisation process was nipped in the bud when in 1994 Alexander Lukashenko won the presidential elections and went on to reign with an iron fist. Journalists reveal how Lukashenko systematically undermines the ability of the media to record events in Belarus. Journalists is the portrait of a few brave Belarusian reporters who continue to practise their trade despite the risks involved.
Screenings
| Wellington | Friday 8 May, 6.00pm, | Tuesday 12 May, 6.00pm, |
| Auckland | Friday 15 May, 6.00pm | Tuesday 19 May, 6.00pm |
| Christchurch | Friday 22 May, 6.00pm | Tuesday 26 May, 6.00pm |
| Dunedin | Friday 29 May, 6.00pm | Tuesday 2 June, 6.00pm |