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Russian Filmmakers Face Controversy at Venice Film Festival

Updated 2026-09-06 07:55 UTC 1 source Negative

The inclusion of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s film ‘DAU’ in the main competition of the Venice Film Festival sparked controversy. Ukraine’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Culture criticized the festival, drawing attention to geopolitical tensions in the entertainment industry.

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Are Russian Filmmakers Finally Coming in From the Cold?

The Venice Film Festival found itself under fire in the weeks leading up to opening night over the inclusion of “DAU,” by Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky, in the main competition of its 83rd edition. In a joint statement released on Aug. 17, the Ukraine Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Cul

2026-09-06 07:45 UTC