20 Days in Mariupol

Name: 20 Days in Mariupol
Director: Mstyslav Chernov
Genre: 99, 10752
Released: 2023
Cast: Mstyslav Chernov, Evgeniy Maloletka, Liudmyla Amelkina, Zhanna Homa, Oleksandr Ivanov

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Mstyslav Chernov• Director Mstyslav Chernov Evgeniy Maloletka Liudmyla Amelkina Zhanna Homa Oleksandr Ivanov Irina Kalinina Volodymyr Nikulin Anastasiya Yerashova

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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.

Who would love this

♥Those who appreciate raw, impactful documentary filmmaking, individuals interested in contemporary geopolitical events, and viewers who value journalism that bears witness to human suffering and injustice. It would resonate with those seeking a deeper understanding of the realities of war beyond news headlines.

Who might not

✗Viewers who prefer escapist entertainment, those sensitive to graphic depictions of violence and suffering, and individuals who may find the film's unflinching portrayal of war too disturbing or emotionally taxing. It is not a film for those seeking lighthearted content.

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What critics are saying about 20 Days in Mariupol

“20 Days in Mariupol” is rich in brief yet profoundly tragic human stories. Through delicate questioning, the director extracts emotions and names from the city’s inhabitants. Chernov’s calm voice narrates the unfolding tragedy, occasionally revealing a hint of irritation when confronted by citizens influenced by Russian propaganda. This moment underscores the film’s recurring theme — the vital role of conveying facts. Each death is a tragic reality, demanding acknowledgment despite the emotional toll.

A review of 20 days in Mariupol by Mstyslav Chernov / The New Voice...

A still from 20 days in Mariupol. Photograph: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP.Ukrainian civilians in Mariupol began looting: some food shops from sheer want, but also other places out of opportunism. A woman who owned a general store – smashed by the shelling – is shown confronting a man who is walking out of it with goods under his arm, including a child’s football which he is shamed into throwing back. But perhaps the people, in their wretchedness, think that this plunder is a tiny recompense for the nightmare they are going through.

20 Days in Mariupol review – searing film bears... | The Guardian