Oksana Shachko
Also Known As: Oksana Vassylivna Shachko, Oksana Chatchko, Оксана Василівна Шачко, Оксана Шачко
Biography: Oksana Shachko was a Ukrainian artist, activist and one of the founders of the feminist activist group FEMEN.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Khmelnytskyi, USSR
Birthday: January 31, 1987
Deathday: July 23, 2018
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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Apolonia, Apolonia
Overview: When Danish filmmaker Lea Glob first portrayed Apolonia Sokol in 2009, she appeared to be leading a storybook life. The talented Apolonia was born in an underground theater in Paris and grew up in an artists’ community—the ultimate bohemian existence. In her 20s, she studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, one of the most prestigious art academies in Europe. Over the years, Lea Glob kept returning to film the charismatic Apolonia and a special bond developed between the two young women.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2023-03-23
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Ukraine Is Not a Brothel
Overview: Ukraine's topless feminist sensation Femen has created a media frenzy across Europe, but before they take the world by storm, these bold and beautiful women must confront the dark and perverse forces that power their organisation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-05
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They Fight: Our Breasts, Our Weapons
Overview: Born in Ukraine in 2008 in the wake of the "Orange Revolution," the feminist movement Femen fights for democracy, freedom of the press, women's rights, and against corruption, prostitution, sexism, racism, poverty, and religion. The activists quickly caught the attention of the media with their shocking protests. In 2012, at the creation of Femen France, Caroline Fourest followed their actions. They notably affirmed their support for "Marriage for All" by protesting on November 18, 2012, during the demonstration organized by the Civitas Institute against the bill, provoking sharp clashes.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2013-03-05
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FEMEN: Naked War
Overview: During one year, Joseph Paris filmed from the inside the Femen movement; its acts, its shocks and confrontations, its smokes and noises, but also its circumstances, its doubts, and sometimes its contradictions. One year at the heart of a overexposed activism in mass-media, where its deep reasons remained under silence or sometimes misconceived.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2014-03-26
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I Am FEMEN
Overview: Oxana is a woman, a fighter, an artist. As a teenager, her passion for iconography almost inspires her to join a convent, but in the end she decides to devote her talents to the Femen movement. With Anna, Inna and Sasha, she founds the famous feminist group which protests against the regime and which will see her leave her homeland, Ukraine, and travel all over Europe. Driven by a creative zeal and a desire to change the world, Oxana allows us a glimpse into her world and her personality, which is as unassuming, mesmerising and vibrant as her passionate artworks.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 2014-05-22
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FEMEN: Exposed
Overview: They are FEMEN and their decision to fight for feminism topless has made them famous far beyond their native Ukraine. After being forced to move their HQ in Kiev, FEMEN take their struggle to Paris, France where they continue to challenge gender inequality, patriarchal institutions, religion and the sex industry. This report is produced by RT - former Russia Today - send a clear message how Kremlin view this type of activity.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 2013-12-02
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It's Not Me
Overview: This free-form film is a self-portrait, which revisits more than 40 years of the author’s filmography and questions the major stations of his life, while capturing the political tremors of the time.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2024-06-12
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