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As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war's atrocities.
This documentary chronicles the initial 20 days of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as experienced by a team of Associated Press journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol. Through harrowing footage captured by the journalists themselves, the film offers an unflinching look at the civilian suffering, the destruction of the city, and the desperate efforts to document the unfolding atrocities amidst constant danger. It serves as a vital testament to the human cost of war and the importance of bearing witness.
20 Days in Mariupol was met with near-universal critical acclaim, lauded for its raw, immediate, and deeply personal account of the siege. Critics praised its courageous filmmaking, its vital historical significance, and its profound emotional impact, calling it an essential and devastating portrait of modern warfare. Audiences were equally moved by its harrowing depiction of civilian resilience and suffering.
A vital and harrowing eyewitness account of a city under siege.
Praised for its bravery and the crucial historical record it provides.
An emotionally devastating and profoundly important documentary.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly lauded '20 Days in Mariupol' as an incredibly important and powerful documentary. They frequently highlighted the bravery of the filmmakers and the essential nature of their work in documenting the atrocities. Many expressed deep sadness and empathy for the people of Mariupol, recognizing the film as a crucial historical record.
Won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Won the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary. Nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Documentary Feature.
The film was shot by Mstyslav Chernov, the lead Ukrainian correspondent for the Associated Press, who was in Mariupol with his wife, video journalist Vasilisa Stepanenko, and AP photographer Evgeniy Maloletka. They were among the last international journalists to leave the city, bringing out their footage at great personal risk.
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This is quite an harrowing documentary following a camera crew who secret themselves in a makeshift hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol as the Russian military advances. What starts on day one as a largely intact and functioning urba...
Considering the searing nature of this troubling documentary, I feel somewhat uneasy in recommending it as must-see viewing. Nevertheless, this is one of those films that has to be seen in order for the truth behind its story to be fully re...
**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** “20 Days in Mariupol” is one of the most painful films I have ever watched: it is also one of the most important. This stunning documentary not only gives a chilling firsthand view of Russia’s...