Oscars Winners Blast 'War Creators': Bardem, Talankin, Madigan Speak Out

The Academy Awards red carpet turned unexpectedly political as the documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin won the Oscar for Best Documentary. The film highlights the story of a Russian schoolteacher quietly resisting the war in Ukraine. But the biggest moment came even before the award was presented, when co-director Pavel Talankin spoke to reporters and made blunt remarks comparing Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, sparking debate on the Oscars red carpet and quickly turning the film celebration into a global political talking point.