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.
“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 Anastasia Trofimova’s controversial documentary.
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.
Is 'Russians at War' propaganda? We asked 7 people in film who saw it
The documentary “Russians at War” has sparked controversy since its debut on the festival circuit, with many accusing it of whitewashing Russian soldiers and their crimes in Ukraine. Canadian-Russian director Anastasia Trofimova has defended the film,
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemns intentions to screen scandalous film Russians at War at Zurich Film Festival
The Ukrainian authority expressed their outrage over the plans of the Zurich Film Festival to include the Russians at
‘Russians At War' Finally Shows In Toronto As A "Stand Against That Abuse, Against Those Threats" That Forced TIFF To Halt Screenings
The anti-war documentary Russians at War screened yesterday at the TIFF Lightbox theater after the Toronto International Film Festival paused screenings due to “significant threats” last week over the Anastasia Trofimova directed film.
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.
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 ...
Crooks and Liars8d
TIFF Cancels ‘Russians At War’ Screenings After 'Significant Threats'
Their decision came one day after the festival pledged to continue with public screenings, despite protests by what were ...
TIFF Halts ‘Russians at War’ Documentary Screening After Threats to Safety
TIFF has announced plans to halt screenings of the controversial doc recounting Russian soldiers' perspective during their ...
Documentary ‘Russians at War’ Sparks Protest, Heated Debate in Toronto
Russian-Canadian director Anastasia Trofimova encountered backlash in Venice and had Ukrainian Canadians protesting her documentary in Toronto ahead of its North American premiere.
ciakmagazine19d
Russians at War by Anastasia Trofimova
Russians at War Anastasia Trofimova is a young Russian filmmaker born in Moscow but raised in Toronto. She has made ...
ComingSoon on MSN5d
Russians at War: Why People Are Protesting Against Its TIFF Screening?
The screening of Russians at War at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has sparked controversy and protests. Now, ...