Andrey Zvyagintsev Shows War and Corruption

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Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev showed his new film at Cannes. \"Minotaur\" speaks about corruption and Russia's war in Ukraine.

The film shows a shipping company CEO and his wife. He must send workers to war while his wife may be unfaithful.

Before this film, Zvyagintsev was very sick for a long time. He learned to walk again and moved his family to Paris.

This is the director's first film made outside Russia. He still understands Russian people and their country well.

The film's story changed after the war in Ukraine began. He uses family stories to speak about important political issues.

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What is the name of the new film shown by Andrey Zvyagintsev at Cannes?

The film is called "Minotaur".

What happens to the shipping company CEO in the film?

He must send workers to war while his wife may be unfaithful.

Where did Zvyagintsev move his family after being sick?

He moved his family to Paris.

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