Evgeniy Maloletka Instagram – “I would give up all the recognition for Russia not killing tens of thousands of my fellow Ukrainians,” said @mstyslav.chernov while accepting the Oscar, which he said is the first in the country’s history.
Mstyslav Chernov’s @20daysinmariupol a harrowing first-person account of the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, won the best documentary Oscar on Sunday night.
A joint production of @apnews and @frontlinepbs the Oscar — and nomination — was a first for both Chernov, an AP video journalist, and the 178-year-old news organization. This was the third nomination and first win for “Frontline.”
Chernov, photographer Evgeniy Maloletka and producer @vasilisastepanenko arrived an hour before Russia began bombing the port city. Two weeks later, they were the last journalists working for an international outlet in the city, sending crucial dispatches to the outside world showing civilian casualties of all ages, the digging of mass graves, the bombing of a maternity hospital and the sheer extent of the devastation.
“We can make sure that the history record is set straight and the truth will prevail, and that the people of Mariupol, and those who have given their lives, will never be forgotten. Because cinema forms memories and memories form history.”
Chernov ended his speech by switching to his native language, uttering his nation’s salute, “Slava Ukraini,” which means “Glory to Ukraine.”
Statuettes were awarded to Chernov, producer and editor @michellemizner and producer @raneyaronson ; AP Vice President @derlmcc is also a credited producer on the film and was among those onstage to accept the award.
It’s an honor to be part of large team that worked on the film.
📸 @patrickfallon | Posted on 12/Mar/2024 06:50:38
