‘2000 Meters to Andriivka’ Offers a Harrowing Look at Ukraine’s Frontline Struggles

Mstyslav Chernov's latest documentary captures the grueling fight for a small village, blending raw combat footage with reflections on the toll of war.

• The documentary follows Ukrainian soldiers of the 3rd Assault Brigade during their 2023 counteroffensive to reclaim the village of Andriivka from Russian forces.
• Mstyslav Chernov, an Oscar-winning filmmaker and war correspondent, uses body camera footage to immerse viewers in the soldiers’ perspective, creating a visceral and jarring experience.
• The 2,000-meter journey through a forested battlefield is depicted as a grueling and perilous effort, highlighting the war’s repetitive and numbing brutality.
• The film juxtaposes moments of camaraderie and personal reflection from soldiers with the devastating losses many of them ultimately face.
• Premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary raises questions about the cost of war and the global community’s waning attention to Ukraine’s ongoing struggle.

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