Oscar 2022, a minute of silence for Ukraine (but no Zelensky)

The ceremony of the Oscar 2022 si stopped for a minute of silence for Ukraine. With a message of solidarity, which appeared on the screen of the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. “While films are an important avenue for expressing our humanity in times of conflict, the reality is that millions of families in Ukraine are in need of food, medical care, water and emergency services. resources are scarce and we as a global community can do more. We ask you to support Ukraine in all forms. #Standwithukraine », it was read on the video.

Shortly before the Ukrainian actress Mila Kuniswho together with her husband Ashton Kutcher launched a fundraiser that has already exceeded $ 30 million, had presented the song Somehow you dofrom the movie Four good daysalluding to Ukraine, but without any explicit reference. “In recent weeks, the world has been shocked by an unprovoked invasion and an act of aggression”he did know.

In addition, Hollywood actors showed their support for the Ukrainian people even by wearing a symbol with the colors of Ukraine (yellow and blue) on the red carpet. Who a ribbon, who a brooch, who a clutch. Those who hoped for a stronger message, however, were disappointed. There was, in fact, no intervention by Ukrainian President Zelensky. A few hours before the start of the ceremony it was also Sean Penn to relaunch the need for its connection. By asking, if not, to boycott the prizes. “I would encourage everyone involved – even if it may be their time, and I understand it, to celebrate their films – to protest and boycott the Academy Awards,” she said. However, things turned out differently.