CANNES, France - A tense family drama set against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is among the favourites for top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, which will be awarded at a star-packed ceremony on Saturday after two weeks of parties and premieres.
Minotaur, by the exiled Russian auteur Andrey Zvyagintsev, depicting a callous and calculating businessman in the midst of Russia’s mobilisation for the Ukraine war, is one of several strong contenders for the Palme d’Or.
“Those who agree that it’s time to put an end to this hell, and that it’s a nightmare and a disaster for Russia, those people will understand this film clearly,” Zvyagintsev told AFP.
