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New Film 'Oxana' Explores the Life and Legacy of Femen Co-Founder

Charlène Favier's biopic revisits Oxana Chatchko's journey from Ukrainian icon painter to feminist activist and her tragic end in exile.

Dans son nouveau film, « Oxana », Charlène Favier (« Slalom ») relate le parcours d’une des premières militantes de Femen : Oxana Chatchko, de son adolescence en Ukraine à son exil en France où elle a dû se réfugier pour échapper à l’oppression, voire à la mort.
Il y a en deux récits en un dans « Oxana » et, malheureusement, cette schizophrénie ne sert pas les intérêts du film.
<figcaption>L'actrice ukrainienne Albina Korzh ressuscite Oxana Chatchko.</figcaption>

Overview

  • The film 'Oxana,' directed by Charlène Favier, portrays the life of Oxana Chatchko, co-founder of the feminist movement Femen.
  • Chatchko's early life in Ukraine was marked by her talent as an icon painter and her eventual rejection of religious authority.
  • Femen, co-founded by Chatchko, gained global attention for its provocative topless protests against political and social injustices.
  • After facing oppression in Ukraine, Chatchko fled to France, where her isolation deepened, leading to her tragic suicide in 2018 at the age of 31.
  • Critics praise the film's political resonance but question its adherence to conventional biopic tropes, sparking renewed discussions about her legacy.