Oscar-winner Sean Penn, 61, is already in Ukraine, planning a documentary about the Russian invasion of the country.In a statement issued on Thursday, the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote: “The director came to Kiev on purpose to document all events currently taking place in Ukraine and to tell the world the truth about the Russian invasion of our country. Sean Pan is one of those people in Ukraine and supporting Ukraine. Our country appreciates his courage and honesty.”
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Since arriving in Eastern Europe, the Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker has visited the president’s office and spoke with Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshuk, local journalists and members of the Ukrainian army. Russia invaded Ukraine early on Thursday in what it called a “special military operation,” minutes after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the start of the military operation after months of heightened tensions.
Sean Penn visited Ukraine last November to prepare for his documentary. During that visit, he visited the Azov region and spoke with the Ukrainian army. The film was co-produced by Vice Studios, which confirmed to Variety, Vice World News and Endeavor Content that Paine is currently in Ukraine.
A representative for Paine did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the film.