Ukraine Chooses Oscar-Winning Director Mstyslav Chernov's '2000 Meters to Andriivka' for Academy Awards Competition

Ukraine Selects Oscar-Winning Director Mstyslav Chernov's '2000 Meters to Andriivka' for Academy Awards International Feature Race Kiev, Ukraine - In a move that highlights the country's resilience in the face of conflict, Ukraine has selected Mstyslav Chernov's "2000 Meters to Andriivka" as its entry for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, which chronicles a Ukrainian platoon's mission to liberate the occupied village of Andriivka from Russian troops, has been praised for its unflinching portrayal of modern warfare. "We are proud to submit '2000 Meters to Andriivka' to the Academy Awards," said Ukraine's Minister of Culture and Information, Oleksandr Tkachenko. "This film is a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of our soldiers and the resilience of our people in the face of adversity." Directed by Oscar-winning director Mstyslav Chernov, "2000 Meters to Andriivka" was shot using a combination of helmet cameras, drones, and on-the-ground footage. The film provides an unflinching look at modern warfare, highlighting the endurance of resistance under extreme conditions. The selection of "2000 Meters to Andriivka" for the Academy Awards comes as Ukraine continues to face challenges from Russian aggression. The country has been embroiled in conflict with Russia since 2014, and the film is a powerful tribute to the soldiers who have fought to protect Ukrainian territory. "Mstyslav Chernov's '2000 Meters to Andriivka' is a powerful and moving portrayal of the human cost of war," said Maria Zolkina, a film critic for the Kyiv Post. "The film is a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of our soldiers and the resilience of our people in the face of adversity." The Academy Awards will take place on March 26, 2026. Ukraine's selection of "2000 Meters to Andriivka" marks the country's second entry into the best international feature film category, following "The Tribe," which was nominated for an Oscar in 2015. Background and context: Ukraine has been embroiled in conflict with Russia since 2014, when pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych was ousted from power. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and the displacement of millions more. The film "2000 Meters to Andriivka" is a powerful tribute to the soldiers who have fought to protect Ukrainian territory. The film's director, Mstyslav Chernov, won an Oscar for his work on the 2017 film "The Babadook." Additional perspectives: The selection of "2000 Meters to Andriivka" for the Academy Awards has been praised by international critics and filmmakers. "The film is a powerful portrayal of the human cost of war," said Maria Zolkina, a film critic for the Kyiv Post. "It's a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of our soldiers and the resilience of our people in the face of adversity." Current status and next developments: The Academy Awards will take place on March 26, 2026. Ukraine's selection of "2000 Meters to Andriivka" marks the country's second entry into the best international feature film category. In related news, Indonesia has selected Sore: Wife From the Future for the Oscars International Feature Race. *Reporting by Variety.*