The documentary records the Russian siege of Mariupol in Donetsk Oblast from the perspective of journalist Mstyslav Chernov and his crew during the first weeks of the full-scale invasion. "20 Days in Mariupol" has become the first Ukrainian film made by a Ukrainian director to receive an Oscar nomination since the country gained independence in 1991.
More than an unprecedented recognition of journalism's role in today's world, Filipinos saw the accolade as a reminder to 'hold our ground and stand up for what we believe in'