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How Volodymyr Became Zelensky (1/2)
61 min
Available until 11/12/2025
From the USSR to war-torn present-day Ukraine, this is the incredible story of an entertainer who became president and a figure who embodies resistance to Russian aggression for his country and the world. This two-part documentary finds out who Volodymyr Zelensky really is, featuring rare archive footage and interviews with President Zelensky himself, and those closest to him.
Director
Yves Jeuland
Lisa Vapné
Author
Ariane Chemin
Yves Jeuland
Lisa Vapné
Country
France
Year
2025
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