#cultural-politics

#cultural-politics

The 89-year-old filmmaker - whose career has been derailed by longstanding allegations of sexually abusing his adopted daughter - appeared remotely on Saturday as the guest of honor at Moscow International Film Week, where he participated in a Q&A moderated by director Fyodor Bondarchuk. During his remarks, Allen reportedly praised the Russian film industry and said he would consider filming a project in the country if such an opportunity materialized. He specifically mentioned the idea of a script centered on the sense of comfort in Moscow and St. Petersburg, inspired by his own previous travels to the Russian cities.

Bokan's appointment reflects a political crackdown on the arts, aimed at punishing those supporting government opposition, as protests against the nationalist regime escalate.