Statement follows calls from Ukrainian filmmakers for a blanket ban of Russian cinema following invasion.
Berlin International Film Festival has banned state-backed Russian delegations while the war continues in Ukraine but will not boycott all Russian cinema as it would “suppress many critical voices”.
In a statement released today, the Berlinale said Russian institutions or delegations, as well as supporting actors of the regime”, would be excluded from participating in the festival “as long as the Russian government is waging this cruel war against Ukraine”.
But while Ukrainian filmmakers have called for a blanket ban of Russian cinema in “all...
Berlin International Film Festival has banned state-backed Russian delegations while the war continues in Ukraine but will not boycott all Russian cinema as it would “suppress many critical voices”.
In a statement released today, the Berlinale said Russian institutions or delegations, as well as supporting actors of the regime”, would be excluded from participating in the festival “as long as the Russian government is waging this cruel war against Ukraine”.
But while Ukrainian filmmakers have called for a blanket ban of Russian cinema in “all...
- 3/16/2022
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Loco Films has taken world sales rights on Alexander Zolotukhin’s “Brother in Every Inch” ahead of its world premiere in the Berlin Film Festival’s competitive Encounters section. The Paris-based sales agent has also acquired “The Land of Sasha,” the feature debut of Julia Trofimova, which plays in the festival’s Generation 14plus strand.
Zolotukhin’s sophomore feature is the story of twin brothers whose inseparable bond complicates their efforts to fulfill their shared dream of becoming military pilots. The film is produced by Andrey Sigle and Mary Nazari for Proline Film.
The son of a pilot, Zolotukhin was granted rare access to a working military base to shoot “Brother in Every Inch.” Acclaimed cinematographer Andrey Naydenov (“Dear Comrades!”) worked with military engineers to construct special camera cases that would allow him to capture high-octane flight scenes.
“I wanted to show the process of being a pilot as realistically as possible,...
Zolotukhin’s sophomore feature is the story of twin brothers whose inseparable bond complicates their efforts to fulfill their shared dream of becoming military pilots. The film is produced by Andrey Sigle and Mary Nazari for Proline Film.
The son of a pilot, Zolotukhin was granted rare access to a working military base to shoot “Brother in Every Inch.” Acclaimed cinematographer Andrey Naydenov (“Dear Comrades!”) worked with military engineers to construct special camera cases that would allow him to capture high-octane flight scenes.
“I wanted to show the process of being a pilot as realistically as possible,...
- 2/4/2022
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
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