A Russian Winter vs Rising Through the Fray
A Russian Winter is the shorter watch at 1h 27m compared with 1h 28m. Rising Through the Fray is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Russian Winter
Rising Through the Fray| A Russian Winter | Rising Through the Fray | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 0.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 27m | 1h 28m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | France | Canada |
| Director | Patric Chiha | Courtney Montour |
| Main cast | – | – |
Synopsis
A Russian Winter
After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many people in Russia faced a brutal choice: prison, the army – or exile. Margarita, Yuri and their friends are caught in the crosscurrents of history, with no way to return home, but also no place where they feel truly welcome.
Rising Through the Fray
Combining interviews and live cinema, Rising Through the Fray plunges us into the heart of Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, the first international team to bring together Indigenous players from several countries. For Sour Cherry, Krispy, Hawaiian Blaze, and their teammates, the sport becomes much more than a competition. Through it, they find a space for sisterhood, resilience, acceptance, and healing. On camera, they share intimate stories not…
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