20 Days in Mariupol

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Overview

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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Meet the Artist 2023: Mstyslav Chernov on “20 Days in Mariupol”

Cast

Mstyslav Chernov

Evgeniy Maloletka

Liudmyla Amelkina

Director:

Mstyslav Chernov

Writer:

Mstyslav Chernov

Release Date:

2023-07-14

Run Time:

94m

Genres:

Documentary War

Keywords:

angry casualty of war documentary mariupol, ukraine mourning russian invasion of ukraine (2022) russo-ukrainian war ukraine vladimir putin war documentary war in ukraine

Financials and Popularity

Budget: Not Declared

Revenue: 21,000.00$

Vote Average: 8.0/10

Vote Count: 286 Votes

Movie Popularity: 1.2688

Spoken Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian

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- 29 April 2026 at 7:44 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 10/10 THE SUMMARY An absolute gut-punch of a documentary, Mstyslav Chernov’s Academy Award-winning film is an unflinching, first-person account of the first twenty days of the Russian invasion in Mariupol. As the last international journalists left in the besieged city, a team from the Associated Press captures the devastating reality of modern warfare—from the bombing of a maternity hospital to the digging of mass graves in city parks. It’s a harrowing look at the collapse of a city and the desperate struggle of its citizens to survive, all while the reporters fight to get their footage out to a world that can’t quite believe what it’s seeing. THE PROS This is a 10/10 because it achieves "Epic Status" by being one of the most important historical documents of our time. The bravery of the journalists is staggering; they stay in the line of fire to ensure the truth isn't buried under propaganda. It’s an honest, unvarnished look at the human cost of conflict, focusing on the wrenching anguish of parents and the quiet resilience of doctors working in basement hospitals. The cinematography is high-quality despite the chaotic conditions, capturing images that have already become defining symbols of the war. The first part of the movie does an incredible job of showing the transition from "it won't happen here" to total catastrophe, making the stakes feel visceral and immediate. It’s a winner because it humanizes a headline, forcing you to look into the eyes of those living through the nightmare. THE CONS It’s a 10/10, but be warned: it is an incredibly difficult watch. Some viewers may find the graphic nature of the footage—showing the reality of civilian casualties—almost too much to bear. The middle part is relentlessly heavy, offering zero levity as the situation in the city deteriorates. It misses nothing in terms of truth, but the sheer weight of the tragedy makes it a film you likely only watch once. However, every harrowing frame is necessary to tell the story with the sincerity it deserves. THE VERDICT A 10/10. An epic status masterpiece of journalism. This is a winner for anyone who believes in the power of truth and the importance of bearing witness. it’s a sincere, devastating, and legendary piece of filmmaking that earned the first Oscar in Ukrainian history for a reason. While it’s not a "fun" watch, it’s a total banger in terms of importance and impact. If you want to understand the reality of the world today, this is a top-tier necessity. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Escape Route: The journalists were eventually rescued by Ukrainian soldiers who risked their lives to smuggle the team—and their precious hard drives of footage—through 15 different Russian checkpoints to safety.• Pulitzer Recognition: The reporting featured in the film didn't just win an Oscar; it also earned the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, the highest honor in American journalism.• The "Staged" Lie: After the team’s footage of the maternity hospital bombing went viral, Russian authorities claimed the pregnant woman in the video was an actor. The film proves this was an honest tragedy by showing the continuous, unedited footage of the aftermath. THE VIBE Like a siren that won't stop. It smells of cold concrete, woodsmoke, and the metallic tang of a winter wind.

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Meet the Artist 2023: Mstyslav Chernov on “20 Days in Mariupol”

Cast

Mstyslav Chernov

Evgeniy Maloletka

Liudmyla Amelkina

Oleksandr Ivanov

Volodymyr Nikulin

Anastasiya Yerashova

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 8:44 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 10/10
THE SUMMARY
An absolute gut-punch of a documentary, Mstyslav Chernov’s Academy Award-winning film is an unflinching, first-person account of the first twenty days of the Russian invasion in Mariupol. As the last international journalists left in the besieged city, a team from the Associated Press captures the devastating reality of modern warfare—from the bombing of a maternity hospital to the digging of mass graves in city parks. It’s a harrowing look at the collapse of a city and the desperate struggle of its citizens to survive, all while the reporters fight to get their footage out to a world that can’t quite believe what it’s seeing.
THE PROS
This is a 10/10 because it achieves “Epic Status” by being one of the most important historical documents of our time. The bravery of the journalists is staggering; they stay in the line of fire to ensure the truth isn’t buried under propaganda. It’s an honest, unvarnished look at the human cost of conflict, focusing on the wrenching anguish of parents and the quiet resilience of doctors working in basement hospitals. The cinematography is high-quality despite the chaotic conditions, capturing images that have already become defining symbols of the war. The first part of the movie does an incredible job of showing the transition from “it won’t happen here” to total catastrophe, making the stakes feel visceral and immediate. It’s a winner because it humanizes a headline, forcing you to look into the eyes of those living through the nightmare.
THE CONS
It’s a 10/10, but be warned: it is an incredibly difficult watch. Some viewers may find the graphic nature of the footage—showing the reality of civilian casualties—almost too much to bear. The middle part is relentlessly heavy, offering zero levity as the situation in the city deteriorates. It misses nothing in terms of truth, but the sheer weight of the tragedy makes it a film you likely only watch once. However, every harrowing frame is necessary to tell the story with the sincerity it deserves.
THE VERDICT
A 10/10. An epic status masterpiece of journalism. This is a winner for anyone who believes in the power of truth and the importance of bearing witness. it’s a sincere, devastating, and legendary piece of filmmaking that earned the first Oscar in Ukrainian history for a reason. While it’s not a “fun” watch, it’s a total banger in terms of importance and impact. If you want to understand the reality of the world today, this is a top-tier necessity.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Escape Route: The journalists were eventually rescued by Ukrainian soldiers who risked their lives to smuggle the team—and their precious hard drives of footage—through 15 different Russian checkpoints to safety.
• Pulitzer Recognition: The reporting featured in the film didn’t just win an Oscar; it also earned the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, the highest honor in American journalism.
• The “Staged” Lie: After the team’s footage of the maternity hospital bombing went viral, Russian authorities claimed the pregnant woman in the video was an actor. The film proves this was an honest tragedy by showing the continuous, unedited footage of the aftermath.
THE VIBE
Like a siren that won’t stop. It smells of cold concrete, woodsmoke, and the metallic tang of a winter wind.

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