A New Documentary About Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Has the Film Festival Circuit Up in Arms
Many pro-Ukraine westerners (but not all) are quick to denounce Russian-Canadian documentarian Anastasia Trofimova’s new film “Russians at War,” which is currently making its way around the film festival circuit.
Antiwar film or propaganda? ‘Russians at War’ draws protests at festivals.
The documentary focuses on front-line Russian troops in Ukraine. Screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival drew concerns from Canadian officials.
Ukraine Blacklists Director Of 'Russian Propaganda' War Film
Ukraine added the director of a controversial war documentary to a national security blacklist on Monday, saying it spread "Russian propaganda" about Moscow's invasion.
Kyiv 'outraged' at Swiss showing of Russian war film
The controversial documentary "Russians at War" will be shown at the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) next month despite harsh criticism from Kyiv, the event's director said Thursday.
Ukraine condemns Zurich Film Festival for showcasing Russian propaganda film 'Russians at War'
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry in its statement highlighted its firm stance against any efforts to legitimize Russia’s aggression through cultural mediums, especially while the war is ongoing. The ministry vowed to continue diplomatic efforts to ensure Russia remains isolated not only in cultural spheres but in all aspects of international relations.
“Rape, Violence, Abuse”: The Threats That Led the Toronto Film Festival to Pull ‘Russians at War’
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said “hundreds” of threats against staff led to the festival's unprecedented decision to pull ...
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Director of Russians at War film included on list of persons threatening Ukraine's national security
Anastasia Trofimova, a Russian-Canadian director, was added to the list of individuals who pose a threat to Ukraine's ...
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Director Of Controversial Doc ‘Russians At War’ Explains How & Why She Captured Reality Of Russian Soldiers In Ukraine – Venice & Toronto
Russian-Canadian director Anastasia Trofimova’s doc Russians at War makes its North American debut in Toronto this week, following a world premiere in Venice, amid calls from Ukrainian diplomats ...
Toronto: ‘Russians at War’ Director on Political Reasons for Russia-Ukraine War: “I Don’t Know”
After stirring controversy in Venice with her documentary Russians at War, and seeing her North American premiere postponed ...
‘Russians At War’ Finally Shows In Toronto As A “Stand Against That Abuse, Against Those Threats” That Forced TIFF To Halt Screenings
Russians At War' screened At TIFF Lightbox after TIFF wrapped. The festival had canceled screenings after serious threats ...
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Any doubt in the West about the war in Ukraine is a win for the Kremlin – even if it’s through film
The debate over the Toronto International Film Festival’s decision to screen and then pause Anastasia Trofimova’s documentary Russians At War has been fraught and emotional. I condemn ...
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PÖFF director: Impossible for Trofimova to not know what's really happening in Ukraine
Anastasia Trofimova's controversial documentary "Russians at War," which portrays Russian soldiers as victims, was recently shown at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. Tiina Lokk, ...
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Controversy Surrounds Canceled Russian Documentary at Toronto Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) faced backlash from Ukrainian Canadians for including a documentary about ...
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Toronto: ‘Russians at War’ Director on Political Reasons for Russia-Ukraine War: “I Don’t Know”
After stirring controversy in Venice with her documentary Russians at War, and seeing her North American premiere postponed in Toronto over apparent security threats, director Anastasia Trofimova ...