Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus

Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus
Directed byMadeleine Sackler
Distributed byHBO
Release date
  • 2013 (2013)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus is a 2013 American documentary film directed by Madeleine Sackler detailing the experiences of the illicit Belarus Free Theatre (BFT) during the political revolution of independence.[1] The film's footage from Belarus was smuggled out by the camerawomen in Belarus.[2] Other scenes were filmed in the United States and the United Kingdom, including uncensored interviews with BFT actors.[3][4]

The film documents the personal and artistic struggles of several members of the BFT, showing the high costs they are forced to pay when defying the governing regime.[5] It also documents one of the presidential candidates, Andrei Sannikov, who was arrested by the KGB following his presidential run.

  1. ^ Harvey, Dennis (2013-09-19). "Toronto Film Review: 'Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus'". Variety. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  2. ^ ""Dangerous Acts Starring The Unstable Elements Of Belarus": Review By Jesse Kirkwood". The Theatre Times. 2014-12-08. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  3. ^ "Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus | Distribution". www2.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  4. ^ "Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus". Riverfront Times. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  5. ^ "Review: Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus: 3BOMBS". The Wee Review | Scotland's arts and culture magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-29.