Navalny crowned best documentary at the Oscars
Directed by Canadian Daniel Roher, this investigation describes the political rise of Alexei Navalny, the assassination attempt which he barely survived and his subsequent imprisonment.
The Oscar for best documentary was awarded on Sunday to Navalnya film recounting the events linked to the poisoning of the famous imprisoned Russian opponent.
Directed by Canadian Daniel Roher, this investigation describes the political rise of Alexei Navalny, the assassination attempt which he barely survived and his subsequent imprisonment.
“And there is someone who could not be with us this evening: Alexei Navalny, the leader of the Russian opposition, remains in solitary confinement because of what he calls -I want to m Make sure to quote his words correctly – Vladimir Putin’s unjust war of aggression in Ukraine”said Mr. Roher when he received the statuette.
Imprisoned for more than two years, Mr. Navalny was arrested on his return to Russia after suffering this serious poisoning which he attributes to the Kremlin. Last March, he was sentenced to nine years in prison on charges of “fraud” which he considers fictitious.
“My husband is in prison simply because he told the truth. My husband is in prison simply because he defends democracy,” launched Sunday the wife of the dissident, Yulia. Produced by HBO Max and CNN Films, Navalny premiered on January 25, 2022 at the Sundance Film Festival. The prize for best documentary was awarded to him in February 2023 at the Bafta in London.
