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Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov, whose film "20 Days in Mariupol" won the Oscar for best documentary feature, expressed regret for making the film due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. In an emotional acceptance speech, he wished for an end to the war and for the release of Ukrainian hostages, emphasizing the importance of remembering the truth and the lives lost in the conflict.
Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov's documentary "20 Days in Mariupol," depicting the Russian siege of Mariupol, has been nominated for the 2024 Oscars in the Best Documentary Feature Film category. Chernov and his team captured the horrors of the invasion, including the shelling of houses and a maternity hospital, and mass graves. Despite being hunted by Russian troops, they managed to escape with the footage. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, won the Audience Award, and became the highest-grossing Ukrainian documentary film in its opening weekend. Chernov shared the chaos, pain, and amazing kindness of the people in Mariupol during the siege, emphasizing the support and resilience of the community.