Venice Biennale criticized for selecting a Russian film

The Venice Film Festival keeps Ilya Khrzhanovsky's film in the official competition.

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The 2026 edition, from September 2 to 12, is accused of being complacent toward Russia.

Organizers defend their choice despite current geopolitical tensions.

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