Oscar winner “20 days in Mariupol” shows raw reality of Russia’s war
From bombed hospitals to mass graves, Oscar-winning documentary "20 Days in Mariupol" presents an unvarnished look at the human cost of Russia's invasion.
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“I wish I never made this film”: director of Oscar-winning 20 Days in Mariupol
Receiving the first Oscar in Ukrainian history, Mstyslav Chernov said he would exchange the award and recognition for Russia never invading Ukraine
“20 Days in Mariupol” wins BAFTA “Best Documentary” award
Ukrainian documentary '20 Days in Mariupol" telling the story of the first weeks of fighting in the encircled city in 2022 has won the BAFTA award for best documentary
Ukraine-US documentary wins Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Festival
The film “Porcelain War” depicts Ukrainian artists who decide to stay behind and fight amidst Russian fighter jets and missile strikes, proving that passion for living cannot be destroyed.
Nine powerful films about Ukraine to add to your watch list
1. Chernobyl (2019) The official trailer is available via the link. Chernobyl is a five-episode historical drama series…
Ukraine’s post-Maidan cinema renaissance continues to blossom
One of the recent developments of the industry was Ukraine’s participation in the European Film Market during the…
Takflix: a platform where you can finally watch Ukrainian films online
A grandmother living alone in the Chornobyl exclusion zone, a trade union leader at a municipal heating company…
Writer Andriy Liubka: O sancta simplicitas!
With just a few words, Olena Yeremeyeva, producer of Ukrainian series and films on 1 + 1 channel,…
“Man with a Movie Camera”: One day of a 1920’s Ukrainian city in the early Soviet times
Dzyga Vertov and his collaborators, his brother Mikhail Kaufman and wife Yelizaveta Svilova, believed that film should not…
Modernized past: how today’s Ukrainian culture combines tradition and modernity
In the 20th century, the Soviet regime was busy trying to erase this “national” element. The search of national…
2017 marked the beginning of Ukraine’s cultural renaissance
In 2017 Ukraine did not succeed in setting an example of successful reforms, but culture is the one…