Ukraine condemns Woody Allen for speaking at a Russian film festival
Woody Allen's virtual participation in Moscow International Film Week drew condemnation from Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, citing support for Russian actions amid an 11-year conflict.
- Oscar-Winning American filmmaker Woody Allen appeared at the Moscow International Film Week via video link.
- Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Allen's participation, stating it gave credibility to the Russian festival and ignored atrocities in Ukraine.
- Allen criticized Putin and the invasion, but said cutting off artistic conversations is not a good way to help.
173 Articles
173 Articles
A video interview with the American director at the International Film Week Moscow evokes outrageous reactions from Ukraine.
Trump talks to Putin and attacks Zelensky: “He's a great seller.” Kiev against Woody Allen for participation in Moscow Film Week
COMMENT. Woody Allen wants to protect the artistic conversation. But it's impossible to listen when the place is Moscow and the conversation leader defends Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Woody Allen can be turned on by video conference at a Moscow film festival. His performance triggers outrage, the Ukraine calls his lecture a "fault".
American director Woody Allen responded to comments made to his address by the government of Ukraine after he decided to participate in the Moscow International Film Festival last week, reports Meduza. “In...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium