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Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky has refused to denounce the lead actor of the controversial film 'DAU' despite backlash from Ukraine. He expressed a wish for Ukraine to win the war but maintained his artistic stance during the Venice Film Festival.
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…
The Guardian reviews the latest installment of Ilya Khrzhanovsky's ambitious project 'DAU', which focuses on the life of Soviet physicist Lev Landau at the Venice Film Festival.
Ukrainian attacks have reportedly damaged key Russian frigates and forced the Black Sea Fleet to withdraw to port, while Russian strikes killed 16 in Kyiv and the surrounding region. These developments have led to a significant increase in global wheat prices.
After two decades of production, legal battles, and ethical controversies, director Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s massive immersive Soviet-era film experiment is set to screen at the Venice International Film Festival.
Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera defended the inclusion of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s 'DAU' in this year’s festival, pushing back against criticism and stating it is not 'pro-Putin propaganda'.