Cannes Grand Prix Winner Andrey Zvyagintsev Uses Acceptance Speech to Address Putin: ‘Put an End to This Carnage’
Andrey Zvyagintsev, the exiled Russian director, won the Grand Prix at Cannes for his film 'Minotaur' and used his acceptance speech to address Vladimir Putin directly. He urged Putin to end the ongoing violence, emphasizing that millions are longing for peace. The film, set in Russia in 2022, explores themes of corporate pressure and societal unrest.
- ▪Zvyagintsev's film 'Minotaur' won the Grand Prix at Cannes.
- ▪In his speech, he called on Putin to stop the violence in Ukraine.
- ▪The film is set in Russia and highlights the impact of corporate pressures on individuals.
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Home Film Festivals May 24, 2026 8:28am PT Cannes Grand Prix Winner Andrey Zvyagintsev Uses Acceptance Speech to Address Putin: ‘Put an End to This Carnage’ By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Neon Extends Cannes Run to Seven Consecutive Palme d’Or Wins With Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ 19 hours ago Nicolas Winding Refn Sets ‘Maniac Cop’ With Mubi, Goodfellas 1 day ago Trans Prosecutor Drama, Psychological Thriller Among Three New Projects From ‘Mercy’ Producers (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago See All Getty Images Standing at the Cannes podium Saturday night to collect the Grand Prix for “Minotaur,” exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev used his acceptance speech to issue a direct, personal plea to Vladimir Putin to bring the war to an end.
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