Enzo

[小島秀夫 @Kojima_Hideo]

20 Days In Mariupol 

Though overshadowed by news of new wars, successive earthquakes, and other disasters, the war in Ukraine continues to this day. This documentary captures the desperation over a 20-day period, from the immediate aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the evacuation from Mariupol. Cut off from the outside world with no phones or internet, it portrays the reality of the "endless war" unfolding within. The film challenges the true meaning of journalism and the nature of war to those of us who take no notice of the avalanche of fake news on social media. “Wars don’t start with explosions; they start with silence.” These words, spoken quietly by the reporter at the beginning of the film, I cannot forget.