What Are the Best Ukrainian Movies Available on Netflix?

The situation in Ukraine is volatile currently, but the country has a
fascinating history. Directors and storytellers have used the country’s past to
spin stories that would engage and educate the viewers. Here is a list of the
best Ukrainian movies that are available to stream on Netflix.


WINTER ON FIRE 



The 2015 documentary film is a first-hand look at the student protest and the
unrest that followed. A peaceful demonstration turned into a civil rights
movement. The film explores the reason behind the violent revolution. The Evgeny
Afineevsky directed documentary flick first premiered at the 72nd International
film festival.  


EARTH 

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Directed by Alexander Dovzhenko, Earth is often considered to be his best work
[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Earth-film-by-Dovzhenko] and the best movie of
the soviet era to date. The movie sheds a light on the collectivization policy
which was undertaken under Stalin’s rule. It shows the conflict between Kulaks
and peasants that work on a collective farm. Kulaks were landowning wealthy
peasants who used to own nearly 8 acres of land. After Stalin’s ascension things
changed drastically for them. 

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THE SARATOV APPROACH 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phu-qLurEdM

Garrett Batty served as a writer and a director for this 2013 thriller. The
movie depicts the true story of the kidnappings of two Mormon missionaries,
Andrew Propst and Travis Scott in Saratov, 1998.  In spite of the missionaries’
life at stake, the LDS church refused to pay for it.  


LEGACY OF LIES 



Legacy of Lies is the most recent Ukrainian movie on Netflix, having been
released in 2020. Starring Scott Adkins of The Expandables 2 fame, the movie is
a Spy thriller. Ukraine with its Soviet past makes for a great setting for
espionage movies. Adrian Bol’s movie is about an MI6 agent who quits his job
after a botched-up mission. He again thrust back into the world he left to
uncover some shocking secrets about a secret agency. 


HOME GAMES 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKCID-GxBh8

Home Games is an inspiring documentary about a poor young girl whose talent in
sports saves her from crippling poverty.  Born and raised in the poorer side of
Kyiv, Alina Shilova, 20, shows exceptional talent in football. Thus she comes to
the attention of the authorities who consider her for the national football
team.

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The situation in Ukraine is volatile currently, but the country has a fascinating history. Directors and storytellers have used the country&#8217;s past to spin stories that would engage and educate the viewers. Here is a list of the best Ukrainian movies that are available to stream on Netflix.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Winter on Fire</strong> </span></h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 2015 documentary film is a first-hand look at the student protest and the unrest that followed. A peaceful demonstration turned into a civil rights movement. The film explores the reason behind the violent revolution. The Evgeny Afineevsky directed documentary flick first premiered at the 72nd International film festival.  </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Earth</strong> </span></h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Directed by Alexander Dovzhenko, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Earth</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is often considered to be his </span><a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Earth-film-by-Dovzhenko"><span style="font-weight: 400;">best work</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and the best movie of the soviet era to date. The movie sheds a light on the collectivization policy which was undertaken under Stalin&#8217;s rule. It shows the conflict between Kulaks and peasants that work on a collective farm. Kulaks were landowning wealthy peasants who used to own nearly 8 acres of land. After Stalin&#8217;s ascension things changed drastically for them. </span></p>
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<h2><strong>The Saratov Approach </strong></h2>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phu-qLurEdM</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Garrett Batty served as a writer and a director for this 2013 thriller. The movie depicts the true story of the kidnappings of two Mormon missionaries, Andrew Propst and Travis Scott in Saratov, 1998.  In spite of the missionaries&#8217; life at stake, the LDS church refused to pay for it.  </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Legacy of Lies</strong> </span></h2>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Legacy of Lies | Official Trailer [HD] (Scott Adkins)" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Oip39g3bWrA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Legacy of Lies</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is the most recent Ukrainian movie on Netflix, having been released in 2020. Starring Scott Adkins of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Expandables 2</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> fame, the movie is a Spy thriller. Ukraine with its Soviet past makes for a great setting for espionage movies. Adrian Bol&#8217;s movie is about an MI6 agent who quits his job after a botched-up mission. He again thrust back into the world he left to uncover some shocking secrets about a secret agency. </span></p>
<h2><strong>Home Games </strong></h2>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKCID-GxBh8</p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Home Games</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an inspiring documentary about a poor young girl whose talent in sports saves her from crippling poverty.  Born and raised in the poorer side of Kyiv, Alina Shilova, 20, shows exceptional talent in football. Thus she comes to the attention of the authorities who consider her for the national football team.</span></p>
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With the ongoing situation, it is high time you get yourself acquainted with Ukraine's history with the best Ukrainian movies on Netflix.

Srabani Biswas is a writer at Netflix Junkie. She is a sociology graduate from Lady Brabourne College. Previously, she has contributed to Sports India Show and The Sports Room as a sports writer, and interned at Ripples Learning. A daydreamer, a dancer, and a lover of dogs, she enjoys quiet evenings with her laptop and a cozy blanket. With so much to do and so little time, she is constantly worried about her growing pile of unread books and unwatched shows on Netflix. Her favourites include Stranger, Vincenzo, Hello! My twenties, Emily in Paris, Never Have I Ever, Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, Reply 1997 and Sex Education.

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