Ukrainian war documentary wins Academy Award

Source: Politico | March 10, 2024 | Associated Press

“We can make sure that the history record is set straight and the truth will prevail.” Mstyslav Chernov said.

“20 Days in Mariupol,” Mstyslav Chernov’s harrowing chronicle of the besieged Ukrainian city and the international journalists who remained there after Russia’s invasion, won the Academy Award on Sunday night for the best feature-length documentary.

“This is the first Oscar in Ukrainian history, and I’m honored,” an emotional Chernov said in the ceremony in Los Angeles. “But probably I will be the first director on this stage to say I wish I’d never made this film. I wish to be able to exchange this to Russia never attacking Ukraine.”

A joint production of The Associated Press and PBS’ “Frontline,” statuettes were awarded to Chernov, producer and editor Michelle Mizner and producer Raney Aronson-Rath. The Oscar — and nomination — was a first for both Chernov, an AP video journalist, and the 178-year-old news organization. This was the third nomination and first win for “Frontline.”

Chernov called on Russia to cease aggression in Ukraine. “I wish for them to release all the hostages, all the soldiers who are protecting their land, all the civilians who are in their jails,” he said.

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