#Ilya Khrzhanovsky

DAU: The 20-Year Soviet Simulation That Became a Ghost Story

Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky created more than just a fictional world; he constructed a sealed Soviet reality in Ukraine, bringing thousands

Russian Filmmakers Emerging from the Cold

The glamour and spectacle of the Venice Film Festival, usually a celebration of cinematic artistry, faced a significant challenge in

Barbera defends Khrzhanovsky’s ‘DAU’ selection “Not Pro-Putin Propaganda

When cultural events intersect with geopolitical conflict, the lines between artistic expression and political commentary often become razor-sharp. This tension