’20 Days in Mariupol’ Review: An Unflinching Look at the True Price of Russia’s War on Ukraine
Sundance: Among the last journalists left in Ukraine after the invasion, Mystylav Chernov captures a horrifying portrait of destruction.
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Ukraine Government Compares Russian Invasion to ‘Die Hard’ in Social Media Video
“This holiday season, Ukraine celebrates the festive tale of how an arrogant terrorist’s special military operation was thwarted by a scrappy underdog,” reads the video’s opening text.
Here’s What an Awards Show in a Ukraine Bunker Looks Like (Photos)
The annual Kinokolo Awards was hosted in an underground bunker October 20 in Kyiv.
Ukrainian National Film Critics Circle Host Award Show in Underground Bunker
The fifth edition of the annual award show came just days after a Russian airstrike in Kyiv.
‘Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom’ Review: Evgeny Afineevsky Captures the Brutality of Putin’s War
Venice: The new documentary from the “Winter on Fire” director forces audiences to sit with uncomfortable truths while offering no easy answers.
Ben Stiller and Sean Penn Among Americans Newly Banned from Russia
Both award-winning actors have spoken out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine since the conflict began almost seven months ago.
First Ukraine Film Production Begins Since Russian Invasion, ‘The Day I Met Spider-Man’ Superhero Movie
The first Ukraine-made narrative film since the war with Russia began started production in May.
J.K. Rowling Pranked by Russians Impersonating Zelensky During ‘Distasteful’ Zoom Call
A Russian comedy duo known for pranking celebrities duped the “Harry Potter” mogul in a cringe-inducing Zoom interview.
Enough Pins and Ribbons: How Cannes and Ukraine Provide a Model for Industry Support in Crisis (Column)
Ukraine has been present at this year’s festival in ways that should inspire the global film industry — for business and humanitarian reasons alike.
Zelensky Invokes ‘The Great Dictator’ in Cannes Speech: ‘The World Needs a New Chaplin’
“I’m sure that the dictator will lose. We will win this war. Glory to Ukraine,” Zelensky said via video call at Cannes’ opening night.
Benedict Cumberbatch Welcomes a Ukrainian Family Into His Home Amid War With Russia
“I’ve been trying to help other Ukrainian families — nationals that are UK citizens — to house their extended families en masse.”
Michel Hazanavicius Renames Cannes Opener ‘Z’ Due to Similarity to Russian Hate Symbol
The letter “Z” is often used as a symbol of support for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Trevor Noah to James Corden After ‘Daily Show’ Exit: ‘Everything Comes to an End’
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Melinda Dillon Dies: ‘Close Encounters’, ‘A Christmas Story’ & ‘Absence Of Malice’ Actress Was 83
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For Young Sheldon, the Time Has Come to Decide Whether or Not to Rewrite a Major Piece of Big Bang Theory History
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