The Long Breakup(2020)
The Long Breakup Synopsis
Ukrainian journalist Katya Soldak, currently living in New York City and working for Forbes magazine, chronicles Ukraine's history: its strong ties to Russia for centuries; how it broke away from the USSR and began to walk alone; the Orange Revolution, the Maidan Revolution, the Crimea annexation, the Donbass War; all through the eyes of her family and friends settled in Kharkiv, a large Ukrainian city located just eighteen miles from the Russian border.
The Long Breakup (2020) is a documentary and history film directed by Katya Soldak, released on October 24, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Katya Soldak, Timothy Snyder, Serhiy Zhadan and Mikhail Gorbachev. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Katya Soldak
- Writers:
- Erick Maierson, Katya Soldak
- Producers:
- Illia Gladshtein
- Cinematographer:
- Katya Soldak
- Composer:
- Sasha Gusev
- Production:
- Ante Media, Phalanstery Films
- Status:
- Released
The Long Breakup (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Long Breakup before you stream it.
The Long Breakup Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Long Breakup.
Katya Soldak Interview
Featurette
Ukrainian Film Club Discussion: The Long Breakup
Featurette
The Long Breakup Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Katya Soldak
Katya Soldak
as Self - Journalist
Timothy Snyder
as Self - Historian
Serhiy Zhadan
as Self - Writer
Mikhail Gorbachev
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
- Eric Potapov
Eric Potapov
as Self - Anchorman (archive footage)
Viktor Yushchenko
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
- Viktor Yanukovych
Viktor Yanukovych
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Vladimir Putin
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
- Yulia Tymoshenko
Yulia Tymoshenko
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Petro Poroshenko
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Katya Soldak, written by Erick Maierson and Katya Soldak, produced by Illia Gladshtein.
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The Long Breakup Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Long Breakup – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Long Breakup online?
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The Long Breakup (2020) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Long Breakup?
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The main cast of The Long Breakup (2020) includes Katya Soldak, Timothy Snyder, Serhiy Zhadan, Mikhail Gorbachev and Eric Potapov. The film was directed by Katya Soldak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Long Breakup released?
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The Long Breakup was released on October 24, 2020 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Long Breakup worth watching?
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The Long Breakup (2020) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Long Breakup?
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