Mstyslav Chernov: The Eyes of Ukrainian Truth in Cannes

Collage by Olena Zelenina.

At the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, the chair of the jury for the prestigious L’OEil d’Or ("The Golden Eye") award will be taken by Kharkiv native Mstyslav Chernov. This is not merely a recognition of his personal talent, but a powerful signal to the entire global film community about the importance of documentary filmmaking that captures history in real time. Alongside him, world-class experts—from Tabitha Jackson to Victor Castanet—will evaluate the best non-fiction films.