A call for peace In Ukraine Associated Press reporter Mstyslav Chernov, was one of the filmmakers accepting the best documentary Oscar for 20 Days in Mariupol. He noted that it was the first Oscar in the history of his country, Ukraine. He said he was honored but then added: Probably I will be the first director on this stage to say I wish Id never made this film. The film is an account of the early days of Russias invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Chernov called on Russia to end the war in Ukraine. We can make sure that the history record is set straight and those who have given their lives, will never be forgotten," he said. English director Jonathan Glazer poses in the press room with the Oscar for Best International Feature Film for "The Zone of Interest" during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP)

And in Gaza Jonathan Glazers The Zone of Interest takes place during World War II. It is about the family of a Nazi commandant living next to the Auschwitz death camp. But it was a current war that the writer-director spoke about when accepting his Oscar for best international film. Our film shows where dehumanization leads at its worst," Glazer said, before speaking about the conflict in Gaza. Right now we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people, he said. Whether the victims of October the 7th in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza, all the victims of this dehumanization, how do we resist? Ryan Gosling performs the song "I'm Just Ken" from the movie "Barbie" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A sad reminder If they decide to kill me, it means that we are incredibly strong. Those words from Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, began the memorial to industry members who died over the year. He was the subject of last years winning documentary, Navalny. His wife stood on the Oscar stage that night and spoke directly to him: Alexei, I am dreaming of the day when you will be free and our country will be free, Yulia Navalnaya said. Nolans incredible journey Winning his first directing Oscar, the 53-year-old Nolan noted that cinema is just over 100 years old. Imagine being there 100 years into painting or theater. We dont know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to know that you think that Im a meaningful part of it means the world to me.