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The Secret Diary of Symon Petliura
2018·2h 3m·★ 7.0
UK original
The Secret Diary of Simon Petliura takes an unprecedented look at the short-lived Ukrainian People's Republic, which declared an independent Ukraine in 1918, and the later assassination of the UNR's chairman, Symon Petliura in Paris in 1926, orchestrated by the Kremlin at the start of the Soviet occupation of Ukraine.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 3m
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