‘I wish I Never Made This Film’ says, 20 Days of Mariupol director

20 Days of Mariupol, a conflict documentary primarily based on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has gained the 96th Academy Awards within the Best Documentary Feature Film class.

While receiving the award on stage, the movie’s director Mstyslav Chernov mentioned, “Probably I will be the first director on this stage who will say, ‘I wish I never made this film,'” director Mstyslav Chernov mentioned whereas accepting the award. “I wish to be able to exchange this (for) Russia never attacking Ukraine, never occupying our cities.” He mentioned that is the primary Oscar gained in Ukraine’s historical past, “I’m honored,” Chernov concluded.

The movie’s win acquired a standing ovation from the group within the Dolby Theatres.