Cannes: Exiled Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' delivers anti-war message through intimate lens
- Posted on May 17, 2026
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Cannes: Exiled Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' delivers anti-war message through intimate lens
The 62-year-old filmmaker, now living in France, chose the conflict between his country and Ukraine as the backdrop for his latest film. He depicts the consequences of the war, which he openly condemns, within the realm of married life. Despite his open hatred of Putin's regime, his mere presence at Cannes could draw condemnation from Ukrainian advocacy groups.
