CultureKremlin labels award-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’

Russia’s Justice Ministry added director Andrey Zvyagintsev to its “foreign agents” list on Sept. 18, alleging that he spread inaccurate information about decisions by Russian authorities. Zvyagintsev has lived in exile in France since 2022. His latest film, “Minotaur,” has been praised as anti-war and won the Grand Prix at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-18 16:36Original