20 Days in Mariupol

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20 Days in Mariupol

Released Jul 14, 2023

1h 34m

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War

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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.

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20 Days in Mariupol offers a grueling but vital look at the devastating impact of war.

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Camilla Long

Times (UK)

This film is horrible, searing, a pristine example of objectivity; it is shockingly graphic. It should be taught in every journalism school, watched in every living room.

Mar 18, 2024

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Linda Holmes

NPR

The act of editing all this footage down to about an hour and a half has to have been hugely challenging, but the result is outstanding.

Feb 29, 2024

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Linda Marric

HeyUGuys

The film is a cinematic tour de force that transcends the boundaries of traditional documentary-making, delivering a visceral and unforgettable account of war. 20 Days in Mariupol stands as one of the most impactful documentaries of our time.

Rated: 5/5

Jan 25, 2024

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Amber Wilkinson

Eye for Film

An intense film with little respite even when no bullets are being fired.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 16, 2024

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Courageous reporting of the horrors of the Russian invasion of Ukraine by journalists on the ground as a city is destroyed.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 17, 2024

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Tim Miller

Cape Cod Wave Magazine

Chernov and his small crew put their lives on the line to record the destruction of Mariupol. ... The results reveal the senseless cruelty that comes with war in general, and this conflict in particular. Why this movie is essential should be self-evident.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 16, 2024

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Tom S

This documentary puts you are the heart of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The tension and pain is present throughout, and the documentary crew do an incredible job of making you feel as though you are there with them, bearing witness to the destruction, the horror and the pain. Don't shy away from watching this essential documentary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Harsh C

Documents just a tiny fraction of the suffering inflicted on the people of Ukraine by the human pustule that is vladimir putin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/24

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Alejandro E

An intense chronicle of a military incursion, as iniquitous as it is unjustified, in which what the victims experience can be palpably appreciated. If you don't feel sad or angry after seeing it, you should see a doctor.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Jonah K

another tough watch. it’s incredible that such high quality footage of this event can be captured, yet unfortunate that it has to exist at all.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Mark B

It’s impossible to watch this movie without tears. It’s very painful to watch what my country has done with Ukraine. Perhaps, 20 Days in Mariupol can show the truth to many Russians, who supporting Putin, on actions of Russian occupants

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/24

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Tom F

A riveting experience. I’m impatient with stories portraying war as a glorious adventure because the reality looks like this.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/01/24

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Mstyslav Chernov
Producer: Raney Aronson, Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner, Derl McCrudden
Screenwriter: Mstyslav Chernov
Distributor: PBS Distribution
Genre: Documentary, War
Original Language: Ukrainian
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 14, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 34m

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