The Stockholm Film Festival, due to run November 9-20, says it will not program any films that benefit from Russian state funding due to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
“That decision is regrettable but a necessary mark in a time like this. Russia’s actions are unacceptable,” said Beatrice Karlsson, program coordinator of the Stockholm Film Festival. The event added that the decision would stand as long as the current war is ongoing.
The fest has also chosen Ukraine as its focus nation this year, meaning it will host a program of film screenings, director visits and seminars related to Ukrainian cinema.
“The focus on Ukraine this year is a direct consequence of the unacceptable Russian invasion and the terrible war being waged in this now,” wrote the event in a statement today. “The festival wants to shed light on the uncertain future that the Ukrainian film industry is...
“That decision is regrettable but a necessary mark in a time like this. Russia’s actions are unacceptable,” said Beatrice Karlsson, program coordinator of the Stockholm Film Festival. The event added that the decision would stand as long as the current war is ongoing.
The fest has also chosen Ukraine as its focus nation this year, meaning it will host a program of film screenings, director visits and seminars related to Ukrainian cinema.
“The focus on Ukraine this year is a direct consequence of the unacceptable Russian invasion and the terrible war being waged in this now,” wrote the event in a statement today. “The festival wants to shed light on the uncertain future that the Ukrainian film industry is...
- 2/28/2022
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
In the wake of Russia’s invasion, the Stockholm International Film Festival will turn the spotlight on Ukraine during its next edition which kicks off on Nov. 9.
As part of the focus nation program, Stockholm will host film screenings, director visits as well as masterclasses highlighting the country’s cinematic successes. Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov, who won last year’s best film award at Stockholm for his movie “Rhino” and could not attend the ceremony due to the pandemic, has been invited to the 2022 edition.
“Rhino” depicts Ukraine’s criminal world in the 1990s.
“We appreciate your support and position,” said Sentsov in a statement reacting to the festival’s invitation. “We look forward visiting Stockholm after the victory,” added the director who is currently standing on the frontlines to defend his country along with other filmmakers.
Stockholm said the focus on Ukraine is a “direct consequence of the unacceptable...
As part of the focus nation program, Stockholm will host film screenings, director visits as well as masterclasses highlighting the country’s cinematic successes. Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov, who won last year’s best film award at Stockholm for his movie “Rhino” and could not attend the ceremony due to the pandemic, has been invited to the 2022 edition.
“Rhino” depicts Ukraine’s criminal world in the 1990s.
“We appreciate your support and position,” said Sentsov in a statement reacting to the festival’s invitation. “We look forward visiting Stockholm after the victory,” added the director who is currently standing on the frontlines to defend his country along with other filmmakers.
Stockholm said the focus on Ukraine is a “direct consequence of the unacceptable...
- 2/28/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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