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Cannes Grand Prix Winner Zvyagintsev Urges Putin End War

5/24/2026

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At Cannes on May 24, 2026, Andrey Zvyagintsev urged President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war as he received the Grand Prix.
Film “Minotaur,” set in 2022 Russia, placed second to Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord” for Palme d’Or.
In France exile, Zvyagintsev said he feels ashamed of Russia’s actions and expects Russians to watch pirated copies or VPNs.
“Minotaur” will premiere at the Sydney Film Festival on June 12, 2026.

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At Cannes on May 24, 2026, Andrey Zvyagintsev urged President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war as he received the Grand Prix.
Film “Minotaur,” set in 2022 Russia, placed second to Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord” for Palme d’Or.
In France exile, Zvyagintsev said he feels ashamed of Russia’s actions and expects Russians to watch pirated copies or VPNs.
“Minotaur” will premiere at the Sydney Film Festival on June 12, 2026.