#toronto-international-film-festival

#toronto-international-film-festival

The film 'Russians at War' follows Russian Canadian filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova embedding with soldiers in Ukraine, offering a perspective on their disillusionment amid controversy.

"Every time they say you have reshoots, it's not good. You don't feel good about it. However, we got amazing footage. It's really spectacular."

Salma Hayek Pinault commented on the professionalism of Maddox and Pax, saying, 'They work hard. They are very serious about what they do.' She also noted how they gained respect on set due to their commitment to their roles. Their presence contributed to a comfortable filming atmosphere.

When the idea was pitched to me, I was already fascinated by boxing movies, and fascinated by a story in this genre that was different. Usually, these pieces are focused on who comes out victorious in battle. Here, it's about how the man at the center has to drop a lot of weight quickly and by any means, legal or not, to even be able to compete.

Orlando Bloom's upcoming film, The Cut, challenges him physically and emotionally as he plays a boxer struggling with weight, an experience that left both him and his co-stars visibly affected.

After the film was screened, John became overwhelmed with emotion, telling the audience: The thing I love about this movie is that I have him [Furnish] and I have my two sons. I'm very proud of what I've achieved, he said, pausing to hold back his tears. And I will hope to keep making music, but I want to be at home with them and see them and treasure them. It's the greatest feeling I've ever had in my life, more than having a first number one album on Billboard.