Le Monde · 17 May 2026
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
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Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' uses a personal narrative to convey a powerful anti-war message against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The film critiques the impact of war on intimate relationships while condemning the actions of the Russian government.
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