The film was chosen by the Ukrainian Oscar Committee, headed by Ukrainian film director Valentin Vasyanovych.
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A native Ukrainian and Associated Press journalist,20 Days In Mariupolmarks Chernovs documentary feature debut.
Among the atrocities was the Russian bombing of a maternity hospital.
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The film also shows the challenges Chernov faced trying to upload the footage he and his colleagues were taking.
The film is a co-production between The Associated Press and FRONTLINE.
Dogwoof is handling all sales on the pic, excluding North America, where PBS Distribution has acquired rights.
