Directed by Mstyslav Chernov, À 2000 mètres d'Andriivka is a wardocumentary that plunges to the heart of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. After winning an Oscar for 20 Days in Marioupol, the filmmaker returns with a new film shot on the frontline, following a group of Ukrainian soldiers and a journalist up close to the fighting. Presented as Ukraine's official representative at the 98th Oscars in the Best International Film category, this project is a direct, uncompromising account of the ongoing war.
The promotional video illustrates the viewer's immersion in the mission of a Ukrainian unit, through images captured on the front line.
À 2000 mètres d'Andriivka will be released in cinemas from September 24, 2025.
Synopsis: A Ukrainian platoon must cross a kilometer of heavily fortified forest to liberate a strategic village from Russian occupation. The journey is filmed alongside the soldiers, with a journalistic eye on the scale of the destruction and the resistance of the fighters.
Mstyslav Chernov is a Ukrainian journalist and filmmaker, who has already won an Oscar for best documentary for 20 Days in Marioupol. With À 2000 mètres d'Andriivka, he continues his work of visual archiving of the war, highlighting the lives of soldiers and the harshness of the fighting. The film is part of a process of remembrance and testimony, giving international visibility to the events unfolding in Ukraine.
This war film highlights human frailty in the face of weapons, the psychological resilience of soldiers and the constant tension between survival and military mission. The narrative device seems designed to immerse the viewer in a realistic experience, as close as possible to the individuals involved. The camera adopts an immersive point-of-view, following a small troop on a particularly risky crossing.
À 2000 mètres d'Andriivka might appeal to viewers interested in engaged documentaries, contemporary war stories and films dealing with human resilience. Fans of For Sama, Restrepo or The Cave might find a similar intensity. The film should also appeal to audiences who follow geopolitical news and wish to understand the human stakes of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict through first-hand accounts.
A Ukrainian-American documentary, this project combines journalism and cinema. Lasting 1 hour 51 minutes, it follows in the footsteps of Mstyslav Chernov's work on the war. The film has already gained international recognition, being selected to represent Ukraine at the Oscars, reinforcing its role as a historical witness to an era marked by uncertainty and resistance.
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