The Czech-Danish co-production Mr. Nobody Against Putin wins the Oscar for Best Documentary, marking the country’s first Academy Award since 1997.
The Czech co-production takes top documentary honors at the 2026 BAFTAs, boosting its Oscar prospects and spotlighting Czech documentary filmmaking.
The Czech co-production scores a best documentary nomination, highlighting the country’s growing international impact alongside animated short Hurikán.
“We were prepared for any outcome tonight, and this one is a great result,” writer-director Jiří Mádl told reporters after his victory at the Czech Republic’s version of the Oscars.
Among the 29 titles competing across 24 categories, Czech Oscar submission Waves (Vlny), directed by Jiří Mádl, leads the pack with 14 nominations.