2000 Meters to Andriivka

Watched at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Mstyslav Chernov comes again with another horrifying, risky, and harrowing documentary of the conflicts and deadly war between Ukraine and Russia. Presented with nightmarish war and fighting sequences caught through live cameras, Chernov doesn't shy away on showing some of the dark sides of humanity and demonstrating the harsh realities of what soldiers are going through and how war itself, affects individuals and the world.

The way Chernov presents each of the participants, scenarios, and environment is both incredible. Having cameras and people going through the battle fields, where there are many moments of near death and terrifying moments are displayed is quite a shock. I don't think I have ever seen a war documentary this harrowing and scary in my entire life. And having seen some of the best war documentaries ever, this is some real scary stuff.

I do applaud Mstyslav Chernov and the rest of his crew having to go out there to film and document about the war. Putting yourself in the shoes of soldiers and danger for the people to see is really the biggest risk, yet purposeful thing to do. Highly recommend for those interested in the war conflicts.