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Ukraine Submits Documentary for Oscars

Updated 2026-09-16 18:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Ukrainian filmmakers Alisa Kovalenko and Marysia Nikitiuk’s documentary 'Traces' has been selected as Ukraine's submission in the international feature category at the 2027 Academy Awards. The film portrays women who refused to remain silent after surviving sexual assault during the war with Russia.

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Oscars: Ukraine Selects ‘Traces,’ About Women Who Survived Sexual Assault During War With Russia, for International Feature Race

Ukrainian filmmakers Alisa Kovalenko and Marysia Nikitiuk’s documentary “Traces,” a portrayal of Ukrainian women who refused to remain silent after surviving sexual assault during the war with Russia, is Ukraine’s submission in the international feature category at the 2027 A

2026-09-16 17:52 UTC