Ukrainian Oscar winner Mstyslav Chernov heads L’Œil d’Or jury at Cannes 2026
Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov, whose "20 Days in Mariupol" won an Oscar, will chair the L'Œil d'Or documentary jury at Cannes 2026. Winner announced 22 May.
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Angelina Jolie honors Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina at Cannes ceremony
"None of us are naive. We know that many artists around the world lack the freedom and security to tell their stories," Jolie mentioned Ukrainian writer, killed by a Russian missile strike in 2023, during her speech at the Cannes Film Festival's Trophée Chopard ceremony.
Bono, Edge and Sean Penn appeared on red carpet of Cannes Film Festival with Ukrainian soldiers
A seven-minute standing ovation followed the Cannes premiere of "Stories of Surrender," where Ukrainian soldiers joined U2 members on the red carpet.
Three Ukraine documentaries featured at 78th Cannes Film Festival opening
The Cannes Film Festival launched its 78th edition with documentaries about Ukraine, including one featuring President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as "an actor who became commander-in-chief."