‘Put an end to this war’: Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev makes new plea to Putin

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Exiled director urges Putin to end war — Zvyagintsev's plea could intensify internal criticism and international pressure on Russia.
Continued public disagreement — The ongoing dispute may escalate tensions between the filmmaker and Russian authorities, potentially impacting future film projects or awards.

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‘Put an end to this war’: Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev makes new plea to Putin

After winning the Grand Prix at Cannes film festival, the exiled auteur sent a direct message to the Russian president urging him to stop the warAccoladed director Andrey Zvyagintsev has sent a direct message to Vladimir Putin urging him to start listening to the Russian people and end the...

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