Movie·2023·0h 27m

MARUSYA NIKIFOROVA: Ukraine’s legendary anarchist warrior

Language

English

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The Story

A film version of the play which captures the brilliant performance by the Ukrainian actor, Mariya Hadubyak at the play’s world premiere in 2023 @ Montreal’s La Sala Rossa. She brought the audience to tears and their feet. Written and directed by Norman Nawrocki, the play was part of the 16th annual Montreal International Anarchist Theatre Festival. On stage, Hadubyak portrays the extraordinary real life Marusya Nikiforova (1885–1919), a fearless and feared, bad ass, Ukrainian woman anarchist and feminist military leader.

Themes

russian civil war (1918-21)anarchism

Production House

Studio Rond Point