Sean Penn, Camera in Hand, Heads into War-Torn Ukraine... Producing Documentary on Russian Invasion

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Sean Penn (62), an actor and director active in Hollywood, is producing a documentary related to the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

According to CNN in the United States on the 24th (local time), Sean Penn attended a government press conference held in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on that day.

Sean Penn reportedly visited the Ukrainian presidential palace and met with various people including local officials, reporters, and soldiers to gather information on the situation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also posted a photo on social networking services (SNS) showing him meeting with Sean Penn.

Sean Penn also visited Ukraine in November last year. At that time, he visited the Azov region in southern Ukraine to discuss documentary production. The Public Relations Office of the Joint Forces Command of Ukraine released a photo of Sean Penn wearing combat uniform.

The Ukrainian government stated in a press release, "Sean Penn came to Kyiv to document what is happening in Ukraine and to reveal the truth about Russia's invasion to the world," and "We appreciate his courage and honesty."

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Foreign media reported, "The CEO of Vice Media Group, which is in charge of producing the documentary, will not confirm Sean Penn's participation or related details."

Meanwhile, Sean Penn is a famous actor who won the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Actor twice for the films 'Mystic River' and 'Milk,' and appeared in movies such as 'I Am Sam.' He made his directorial debut in 1991 with the film 'Indian Runner,' and his directed works 'The Last Face' and 'Flag Day' were invited to the Cannes Film Festival.

He has consistently engaged in anti-war campaigns and humanitarian activities over the past several years. In 2010, he founded the nonprofit organization CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) to help victims of the Haiti earthquake and took the lead in relief efforts, and in 2012, he was selected as a 'Person of Peace' by Nobel Peace Prize laureates.

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