Oscar 2024

Oscar-winning Ukrainian director unveils first footage of new war documentary

Ukrainian Oscar-winning director Mstyslav Chernov released exclusive footage from the film, set to premier at the Sundance Film Festival, the world’s most prestigious independent film event, on Jan. 23.

20 January 2025, 03:56 PM

Three Ukrainian films make Oscars 2025 longlist

Three Ukrainian films have been included in the longlist of 169 Oscar nominees for the 97th Academy Awards, the Ukrainian State Film Agency announced on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 12:14 PM

Disney says ‘time constraints’ led to 20 Days in Mariupol being cut from international Oscars TV version

Disney Entertainment representatives attributed the omission of the Ukrainian film 20 Days in Mariupol from the shortened international TV version of the 96th Academy Awards ceremony to time constraints, the Ukrainian outlet Voice of America reported on March 12.

12 March 2024, 12:55 PM

20 Days in Mariupol reveals truth about Russian terrorism, Zelenskyy on Ukraine's historic Oscar win

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Ukraine's historic Oscar win for the documentary film 20 Days in Mariupol, directed by Mstyslav Chernov, on social media on March 11.

11 March 2024, 05:58 PM

‘We paid a terrible price’: Olena Zelenska reacts to Ukraine's Oscar triumph

“This is an extremely important victory for the entire country - because what triumphed above all was the truth,” Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, commented on Istangram the Oscar win for the Ukrainian film “20 Days in Mariupol” on March 11.

11 March 2024, 02:25 PM

Ukrainian documentary 20 days in Mariupol wins Oscar 2024

Ukrainian documentary 20 Days in Mariupol, which records a portion of the siege of the city by Russian forces, has won an Oscar for best documentary at the 2024 Academy Awards in Los Angeles, marking Ukraine’s first Oscar win in history.

11 March 2024, 10:35 AM

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