Documentary Ash and Crayons Sets Theatrical Release and Oscar Bid
Evgeny Afineevsky's documentary about wounded Ukrainian children will enter theaters on World Children's Day ahead of an Academy Award campaign.
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The Oscar contending documentary film Ash and Crayons will receive a theatrical release on World Children's Day on November 20, Deadline reported. Directed by Evgeny Afineevsky, the film examines the horrors inflicted on Ukrainian children during the war and highlights their resilience. [1][3]
The official trailer for the documentary has also been released, according to Deadline. The project focuses on badly injured children and their determination to survive and thrive despite the conflict. [1][3]
Afineevsky is an Israeli-American film director, producer and cinematographer who lives in the United States. He previously received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature and multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his 2015 documentary Winter on Fire. [6]
The release comes amid the ongoing casualties of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022. The documentary is positioning itself for consideration during the upcoming film awards season. [1][4]
In short
- Ash and Crayons will be released in theaters on November 20, which is World Children's Day.
- The film is directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky.
- The documentary focuses on Ukrainian children who were injured in the war.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]‘Ash And Crayons’ Trailer: In Evgeny Afineevsky’s Film, Wounded Ukrainian Children Show Will To Survive And ThriveDeadline Film Adaptations, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]AI Film ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ Sets First Trailer for December Theatrical Run, Plans Oscar Bid for Best Animated FeatureVariety Film, 13h ago
- [3]‘Ash And Crayons’ Trailer: In Evgeny Afineevsky’s Film, Wounded Ukrainian Children Show Will To Survive And ThriveDeadline, 2h ago
Background
- [4]Casualties of the Russo-Ukrainian war on Wikipedia
- [5]Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'? on Wikipedia
- [6]Evgeny Afineevsky on Wikipedia
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