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Angelina Jolie honors Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina at Cannes ceremony

"None of us are naive. We know that many artists around the world lack the freedom and security to tell their stories," Jolie mentioned Ukrainian writer, killed by a Russian missile strike in 2023, during her speech at the Cannes Film Festival's Trophée Chopard ceremony.

byMaria Tril

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Bono, Edge and Sean Penn appeared on red carpet of Cannes Film Festival with Ukrainian soldiers

A seven-minute standing ovation followed the Cannes premiere of "Stories of Surrender," where Ukrainian soldiers joined U2 members on the red carpet.

byMaria Tril

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Three Ukraine documentaries featured at 78th Cannes Film Festival opening

The Cannes Film Festival launched its 78th edition with documentaries about Ukraine, including one featuring President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as "an actor who became commander-in-chief."

byMaria Tril

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Sundance Festival shows footage of Ukrainian Oscar winner’s new film 2000 metres to Andriivka

Award-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov tracks Ukrainian soldiers fighting for every inch of ground near Bakhmut in his latest documentary.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine opens criminal case against Russians at War filmmaker accused of propaganda

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) alleges Trofimova illegally entered Ukraine with Russian forces to film, potentially violating national security laws, and she faces criticism for a sympathetic portrayal of Russian soldiers.

byVira Kravchuk