The 98th Academy Awards ceremony announced the winners in the documentary categories. This was reported by UNN.
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This year, the awards went to films that address acute social issues - from dramatic stories of children to protests against political regimes.
Best Documentary Short Film
The winner was "All Empty Rooms" - an emotionally powerful documentary short film. This film tells the story of a journalist and photographer who create a memorial by documenting the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. Through the abandoned personal rooms of the young victims, the authors preserve their memory, demonstrating the scale of the tragedies and the profound impact of violence.
Among other nominees were:
- Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
- The Children Are No Longer Here: They Were and Remain
- The Devil Is Busy
- Perfectly Strange
Best Documentary Feature Film
In the Best Documentary Feature Film category, "Mr. Nobody vs. Putin" won, telling the story of a Russian teacher who dared to document propaganda in schools. The film was praised for its "bold concept" and social significance, showing how one citizen can resist the system and spark public debate.
Among other nominees were:
- The Perfect Neighbor
- The Alabama Solution
- Come and See Me in a Good Light
- Cutting Through Stone
Recall
This year's 98th Academy Awards ceremony presented viewers with an unexpected and rare moment: in the "Best Short Film" category, the award was shared by two films.