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Are Russian Filmmakers Finally Coming in From the Cold?

The Venice Film Festival found itself under fire in the weeks leading up to opening night over the inclusion of “DAU,” by Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky, in the main competition of its 83rd edition.

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The Venice Film Festival sparked controversy weeks before its opening night when it placed Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU” in the main competition of its 83rd edition. Despite the dispute, the festival’s decision reflects a broader trend of major festivals increasingly inviting Russian filmmakers back even as the Ukraine war continues.

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