The Cold War Revival: How Exile is Revitalizing Russia's Film Industry The controversy surrounding Ilya Khrzhanovsky's "DAU" at the Venice Film Festival has reignited a conversation about Russian filmmakers' place in the global film community.
Amidst the pushback from Ukrainian officials and some festival attendees, it's clear that a shift towards reconciliation is underway – one that promises to redefine the industry's relationship with Moscow.
For decades, Russia's film industry was synonymous with its authoritarian regime.