Oxana

Ukraine, 2008: Oxana and her friends paint slogans on their bodies, wear flower crowns, and rebel against the ruling political system. This is how Femen is born – one of the most influential feminist movements in recent history. Ten years later, Oxana lives in Paris as a painter. On the opening day of her exhibition, she wanders through the summer city, meets former lovers, speaks with a journalist, and attends a decisive appointment regarding the confirmation of her refugee status. Yet memories of her fearless protests continue to haunt her.

Political refugee, artist, activist: Oxana Shachko crossed borders and fought tirelessly – first in Ukraine, then internationally – for women’s rights and freedom of expression, even at the risk of her own life. The film paints a powerful portrait of a modern revolutionary while offering an intense look at contemporary feminist protest movements in Europe.