As Russia continues its massive invasion of Ukraine, much of the Western world is approving of the Vladimir Putin-led nation with varying degrees of seriousness. The Ukrainian Film Academy, the membership body that includes film professionals and cultural figures from across the country, has issued a petition calling for an international boycott of Russian cinema. The organization said that despite the sanctions imposed on Russia by governments around the world, the country remains active in the cultural field. In a statement released from Kyiv, the group also called on film festivals to stop accepting films made in Russia until the invasion ends. The Ukrainian Film Academy includes top actors and film industry figures from all over Ukraine. Specific asks the Council of E...
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