A lesson of Belarusian (2006) with English subtitles

A Lesson of Belarusian is documentary from the former Soviet republic of Belarus.
The country is often labelled the last dictatorship in Europe, ruled by
Aleksander Lukashenko's arbitrary and ruthless iron fist, in which no opposition is
legal to exercise its natural rights. In many ways, the country has fallen back to
its Soviet legacy and replaced the mentality, economics, structures of society,
language, national flag and symbols with that of its Soviet past.

In this atmosphere the documentary follows a young activists who never gives
up believing that Belarus one day will be free and democratic.
Franek Viacorka studies at an elite school (lyceum) established by his father
to promote the Belarusian language and culture. However, the school has been banned
and operating underground since 2003, a victim of the anti-democratic rule
of President Lukashenko. Franek and his classmates are both passionate and
thoughtful, expressing their critical attitude to the government by issuing
an underground newspaper, recording music with activist lyrics and organizing
an opposition concert.

Despite the imprisonment of Franek's father and the constant threat of
their own arrest, they are undeterred. In the March 2006 presidential
re-election, they support the democratic opposition candidate in a mass
demonstration in Minsk's main square. While the candidate is powerless
to combat Lukashenko's corruption and use of riot police,
Franek and his classmates realize that fearlessness is a victory in itself.
The documentary is an eye-opener to the hearts and minds of free activists,
who fight for an idea larger than themselves.

The documentary can also bee seen in its entire length at Youtube

Another great documentary from the forgotten country is Kalinovski Squae,
which also is available in its entire length at Youtube
Kalinovski Square can be seen as a general introduction to the country
and has received many international critic awards, however the movie is
strictly forbidden in the country.