2000 Meters to Andriivka
2000 Meters to Andriivka is a 2025 documentary film, directed and produced by Mstyslav Chernov. It follows Chernov and Alex Babenko as they follow a Ukrainian platoon on a mission to liberate the Russian-occupied village of Andriivka.[2] It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025, and was given a limited release in the United States on July 25, 2025, by PBS Distribution, prior to a broadcast on Frontline in December 2025. PremiseMstyslav Chernov and journalist Alex Babenko follow a Ukrainian platoon on a mission to liberate Russian-occupied Andriivka.[3] ProductionFrontline and The Associated Press co-produced the film, with PBS Distribution distributing the film.[4] ReleaseIt had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025.[5] Dogwoof will handle international sales.[6] On March 30, 2025, at the CPH:DOX 2025, the film won the F:ACT AWARD category for best documentary in the investigative journalism genre. "Ultimately we give the F:ACT award to '2000 Meters to Andriivka' not just because it’s a conflict on our doorstep, but because it’s a masterpiece in filmmaking: a haunting, multi layered portrayal of war comparable to All Quiet on the Western Front", the festival jury concluded.[7] It was limitedly released in the United States on July 25, 2025, by PBS Distribution, prior to a broadcast on Frontline in December 2025.[8] ReceptionOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 95% of 39 critics' reviews are positive. The website's consensus reads: "Captured with bracing frankness by director Mtsyslav Chernov, 2000 Meters to Andriivka is a poignant missive from the front lines."[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 88 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[10] References
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