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Ukrainian Documentary 'Porcelain War' Nominated for 2025 Oscar

1/26/2025

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Ukrainian Film Nominated

The Ukrainian documentary "Porcelain War" has captured the spotlight with a 2025 Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Directed by Slava Leontiev and Brendan Bellomo, it powerfully portrays Kharkiv artists who turned the devastation of war into poignant art. Co-produced with the USA and Australia, it premiered at Sundance, clinching the Grand Prix award.

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O’Brien Shines Bright

"The Only Girl in the Orchestra," a captivating documentary short about Orin O’Brien, the trailblazing first female musician of the New York Philharmonic, has garnered an Oscar nomination for 2025. Directed by her niece, Molly O’Brien, this award-winning film began streaming on Netflix on December 4, 2024, with the Oscars set for March 2, 2025.

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Ukrainian Film Nominated

The Ukrainian documentary "Porcelain War" has captured the spotlight with a 2025 Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Directed by Slava Leontiev and Brendan Bellomo, it powerfully portrays Kharkiv artists who turned the devastation of war into poignant art. Co-produced with the USA and Australia, it premiered at Sundance, clinching the Grand Prix award.

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