CultureUkraine selects documentary on women surviving Russian sexual violence for Oscars

Ukraine has chosen the documentary “Traces” as its submission for the 99th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The film follows Ukrainian women seeking justice after surviving Russian sexual violence and torture during the full-scale war. The Ukrainian Oscar Committee praised its delicate, compelling approach to the subject.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:28Original