Ukrainian director Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk criticised the Cannes Film Festival for including a Russian director in its line-up, as the debut filmmaker's 'Pamfir' was shown at Cannes' Directors Fortnight on Saturday.
PARIS, May 21 - Ukrainian director Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk criticised the Cannes Film Festival for including a Russian director in its line-up, as the debut filmmaker's "Pamfir" was shown at Cannes' Directors Fortnight on Saturday.
"When he's here, he is part of the Russian propaganda, and they can use him," Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk told Reuters on Saturday.The Russian director Serebrennikov had said earlier this week that Russian culture should not be boycotted, saying that Russian culture "has always promoted human values." The 75th Cannes Film Festival - Opening ceremony and screening of the film "Coupez" Out of competition - Red Carpet arrivals - Cannes, France, May 17, 2022. A general view as guests arrive. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Set in the forests of western Ukraine's Chernivtsi region, "Pamfir" begins with the return of a father, Leonid, to his family after months of working in Poland.
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