Glasgow Film Festival has revealed that it has pulled two Russian titles from its line up due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The festival is set to kick off next month, but in a statement tonight, the organisers revealed that two films would no longer be appearing.
They said that it was not a reflection of the views and opinions on the film makers themselves but they just feel that it would be inappropriate to show them due to the current circumstances.
Taking to Twitter, they said: "In light of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and in response to plea from the Ukrainian Film Academy today, on behalf of the society of Ukrainian film professionals and culture figures, Glasgow Film Festival has decided to withdraw the two Russian titles (No Looking Back and The Execution) from our 2022 programme.
"This decision is not a reflection on the views or opinions of the makers of these titles. We just believe that it would be inappropriate to proceed as normal with these screenings in the current circumstances.
"All tickets purchased online for either of these films will be refunded in the next 24 hours. Customers who purchased their tickets personally at the box office will be given a refund on their next visit.
"Replacement films to fill the. slots which have been vacated by this decision will be announced in the next few days."
And many commented on the post saying it was the right decision.
One wrote: "Good decision...sad for the filmmakers though."
Another added: "I think you have made the right decision here. I will rebook my Thursday film when the refund comes through."
Glasgow Film Festival 2022 will take place 2 - 13 March at Glasgow Film Theatre, Cineworld Renfrew Street and online at Glasgow Film At Home.
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