Ukraine's Oscar Entry 'Traces' Highlights War's Sexual Assault Survivors

Ukraine has selected the documentary "Traces" as its submission for the International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. The film, directed by Alisa Kovalenko and Marysia Nikitiuk, focuses on Ukrainian women who have spoken out after surviving sexual assault during the ongoing war with Russia.

The Ukrainian Academy Awards Committee described "Traces" as an "honest and profound" portrayal, emphasizing the courage of the women featured. This selection brings a critical and deeply personal aspect of the conflict to the international stage, aiming to shed light on the experiences of survivors and the broader impact of the war.