95 mins |
Rated
TBC
Directed by Mstyslav Chernov
An AP team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting atrocities of the Russian invasion. As the only international reporters who remain in the city, they capture what later become defining images of the war: dying children, mass graves, the bombing of a maternity hospital, and more. After nearly a decade covering international conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war, for The Associated Press, 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL is Mstyslav Chernov’s first feature film. The film draws on Chernov’s daily news dispatches and personal footage of his own country at war. It offers a vivid, harrowing account of civilians caught in the siege, as well as a window into what it’s like to report from a conflict zone, and the impact of such journalism around the globe.
“Mstyslav Chernov’s immersive, shattering documentary recounting the invasion’s first weeks, “20 Days in Mariupol,” is a brutal, necessary, heart-pounding reminder of why the siege shocked the world, and what remains at stake whether you’re staying apprised or not. Acrid and harrowing, it’ll slap you awake.” - Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
“A searing drama that radiates suspense. Such astute observations, together with the harrowing imagery, lift “20 Days in Mariupol” to the ranks of the great war documentaries.” - Kyle Smith, The Wall Street Journal
“CRITIC'S PICK. Essential. A relentless and truly important documentary.” - Jason Farago, The New York Times
“A Chilling, You-Are-There Look at the Ukraine War” – David Fear, Rolling Stone
“A brave, visceral, merciless masterpiece” – Ed Vulliamy, The Guardian
“A miraculous feat” - Tomris Laffly, Harper’s Bazaar
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An AP team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting atrocities of the Russian invasion. As the only international reporters who remain in the city, they capture what later become defining images of the war: dying children, mass graves, the bombing of a maternity hospital, and more. After nearly a decade covering international conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war, for The Associated Press, 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL is Mstyslav Chernov’s first feature film. The film draws on Chernov’s daily news dispatches and personal footage of his own country at war. It offers a vivid, harrowing account of civilians caught in the siege, as well as a window into what it’s like to report from a conflict zone, and the impact of such journalism around the globe.
“Mstyslav Chernov’s immersive, shattering documentary recounting the invasion’s first weeks, “20 Days in Mariupol,” is a brutal, necessary, heart-pounding reminder of why the siege shocked the world, and what remains at stake whether you’re staying apprised or not. Acrid and harrowing, it’ll slap you awake.” - Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
“A searing drama that radiates suspense. Such astute observations, together with the harrowing imagery, lift “20 Days in Mariupol” to the ranks of the great war documentaries.” - Kyle Smith, The Wall Street Journal
“CRITIC'S PICK. Essential. A relentless and truly important documentary.” - Jason Farago, The New York Times
“A Chilling, You-Are-There Look at the Ukraine War” – David Fear, Rolling Stone
“A brave, visceral, merciless masterpiece” – Ed Vulliamy, The Guardian
“A miraculous feat” - Tomris Laffly, Harper’s Bazaar
