Golden September. The Chronicle of Galicia 1939-1941
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Overview
The film tells the story of the events in Western Ukraine before the outbreak of World War II, the rise of Soviet rule, changes in borders, and the disappearance of entire states from the world map. The film is based on archival documents, materials and memoirs of witnesses, representatives of the Ukrainian, Polish and Jewish peoples of pre-war Galicia.
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Release Date
2010-09-23
Status
Released
Original Language
Ukrainian
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