The awarding of the Oscar to the film "Mr. Nobody vs. Putin," which tells the story of Russian teacher Pavel Talankin, has sparked active discussion. The film depicts how children in Russian schools are involved in supporting the war against Ukraine—from military training to propaganda.
The video’s author explains that the film emotionally focuses on the protagonist’s inner experiences, which can shift international attention from real victims of the war to citizens of the aggressor country.
As a result, the aggressor’s responsibility becomes blurred: it is harder to recognize Russian society's role in supporting or not opposing the war. This is reinforced by statements that avoid directly naming either the aggressor or the victims.
In contrast, Ukrainian films such as "2000 Meters to Andriivka" show the war from the inside, illustrating losses, risk, and the bravery of soldiers. However, stories about the “little man” from Russia tend to resonate more readily with international audiences.
According to the author, this reflects the global community’s tendency to prefer comfortable, less traumatic interpretations of conflict, whereas Ukraine needs a clear position identifying the aggressor. The final appeal: support Ukraine’s defense and remember who the true enemy is in this war.
