A film by a Russian director won the Grand Prix at Cannes
24 May 06:17
The film “The Minotaur” by Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival—its second award after the Palme d’Or—on Saturday, May 23. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing DW.
Upon receiving the award, the film’s director delivered an anti-war message.
“Millions of people on both sides of the front line now dream of only one thing: that the countless killings of people finally come to an end. And the only person who can stop this meat grinder is you, Mr. President of the Russian Federation. Put an end to this slaughter. The whole world is waiting for it,” Zvyagintsev said.
The drama “Minotaur” was screened in the main competition—the director drew inspiration from ancient Greek tragedies and told the story of a businessman who must make decisions on two fronts simultaneously: the personal and the political. Zvyagintsev’s last film, “Loveless,” was released nine years ago, and its premiere also took place on the French Riviera.
Andrey Zvyagintsev had to take a long break from his career for two reasons: he was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, he emigrated to France. Filming for “The Minotaur” took place in 2025 in Riga, and the film has already been acquired by Mubi for international distribution. The cast includes Anatoly Bely, Iris Lebedeva, Dmitry Mazurov, and Varvara Shmykova.
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