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20 Days in Mariupol
October 14, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us Saturday, October 14th at 1pm for a screening of the film “20 Days in Mariupol” at the Gateway Film Center.
Personally connected to the city of Mariupol, Olena Mladenova, and Natalie Grishin will briefly introduce the film. We invite the audience to stay for discussion and a brief questions and answer session after the screening.
Tickets available here (please make sure to select Saturday, 1pm screening.)
Screenings of the film are scheduled from Friday, October 13th to Sunday, October 15th.
“Mstyslav Chernov’s immersive, shattering documentary recounting the invasion’s first weeks, “20 Days in Mariupol,” is a brutal, necessary, heart-pounding reminder of why the siege shocked the world, and what remains at stake whether you’re staying apprised or not. Acrid and harrowing, it’ll slap you awake.” – Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
“A searing drama that radiates suspense. Such astute observations, together with the harrowing imagery, lift “20 Days in Mariupol” to the ranks of the great war documentaries.” – Kyle Smith, The Wall Street Journal
“CRITIC’S PICK. Essential. A relentless and truly important documentary.” – Jason Farago, The New York Times
“A Chilling, You-Are-There Look at the Ukraine War” – David Fear, Rolling Stone
“A brave, visceral, merciless masterpiece” – Ed Vulliamy, The Guardian
“A miraculous feat” – Tomris Laffly, Harper’s Bazaar