Ukrainian film '20 days in Mariupol' received an Oscar

The film “20 days in Mariupol” directed by Mstislav Chernov received an Oscar in the category “Best Documentary Feature Film,” reports TheGuardian.

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“20 days in Mariupol” is the first Ukrainian film since independence film Ukrainian director who received an Oscar.

This film tells the story of the first weeks of fighting in Mariupol, Donetsk region, during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Director and photographer Mstislav Chernov, photographer Evgeny Maloletka, as well as producer and journalist Vasilisa Stepanenko worked on the film. They became the last journalists to leave Mariupol, besieged by the Russians. All three received the Pulitzer Prize for their work in the besieged city.
In an interview, Chernov described the painting as “a kind of collective resistance to tragedy.”

“20 days in Mariupol” was awarded a BAFTA award in February nominations “Best Documentary Film.” In January, he received the Audience Award at the Sundance American Independent Film Festival. In addition, the film received a Directors Guild of America Award.

Mstislav Chernov was awarded in the category “Best Documentary Film Director” for his work on this film.

“I wish this movie didn't exist”

“This is the first Oscar in Ukrainian history. It's an honor for me. But, probably, I am the first director in history who will say, standing on this stage: I wish this film did not exist,” Mstislav Chernov said from the stage during the presentation of the award. “I would give this award so that Russia would never attack Ukraine, would never seize our cities, would not kill tens of thousands of Ukrainians, would not hold hostages - civilians and soldiers who defended their land.”

"Probably I will be the first director on this stage who will say I wish I never made this film."

Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner and Raney Aronson-Rath accept the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film for "20 Days in Mariupol."#Oscars#Oscars2024https://t.co/X7unxQW0XY pic.twitter.com/RRuTIn1pYT

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“I can’t change history, I can’t change the past. But we're all in this together. You [the filmmakers present at the ceremony] are the most talented people in history. We must make sure that history is recorded correctly. And the truth will prevail. Both the people in Mariupol and those who gave their lives will never be forgotten. Movies shape memories, and memories shape history. Thank you everyone, thank you Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!" - he concluded.

Who else won

Best movie: "Oppenheimer" (Christopher Nolan).
Best Director: Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer).
Best Actor: Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer).
Best Actress: Emma Stone (“The Unfortunate Ones”).
Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. ("Oppenheimer").
Best Supporting Actress: Davan Joy Randolph (The Leftovers).
The best adapted scenario: "American Fiction".
The best original script: "Anatomy of a Fall."
The best work of the operator: "Oppenheimer".
Best costume design: "The poor unfortunates."
The best installation: "Oppenheimer".
Best make-up and hairstyles: "The poor unfortunates."
The best work of the artist-director: "The poor unfortunates."
Best Original Soundtrack: "Oppenheimer".
Best song: What Was I Made For? ("Barbie")
Best Sound: "Zone of Interest".
The best visual effects: "Godzilla: Minus One."
Best animated film: "Boy and Bird"

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Best international film: "Zone of Interest" (UK).
Best Short Animated Movie: “The war is over! Inspired by the music of John and Yoko."
Best Short Feature Film: "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar."
Best Short Documentary: "The Last Repair Shop."

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