Maciek Hamela’s documentary In the Rearview follows the harrowing journey of Ukrainian refugees to Poland after the Russian invasion. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last summer and is now one of 15 shortlisted features in contention for Documentary Feature at the Oscars.
Having played the festival circuit over the past several months, Rearview sports a 100% RT score. It has not been much of a player with major precursors. 20 Days in Mariupol is higher profile and covers similar subject matter. It seen as a potential threat to win the Academy Award.
I have not had this in my top 10 of possibilities since the shortlist was unveiled. Don’t expect it to vault upwards before my final forecast later this week. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…
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