Freedom, meaninglessness and the daily reality of war
Oscar-winning director Mstyslav Chernov, known for 20 Days in Mariupol (2023), shifts the focus from civilians to soldiers in 2000 Meters to Andriivka. The film follows a Ukrainian platoon as they slowly make their way through a mine-ridden, devastated forest to retake an occupied village during the 2023 counterattack.
Chernov combines his own footage, intense bodycam footage of the soldiers, and moments of quiet reflection into a powerful, direct, and compelling portrait of life in the trenches. The film shows how soldiers cope with exhaustion, constant threat, and the loss of comrades, and reveals the daily reality of a war that seems to go on forever.
2000 Meters to Andriivka is an absolute must-see. A film that shows what it means to fight for your country's freedom while simultaneously unequivocally depicting the senselessness and horror of war. An intense, unforgettable documentary that opens your eyes to the price of every meter in wartime.
