Minotaur wins audience award at Parool Film Fest
The film Minotaur has won the audience award at the tenth edition of the Parool Film Fest in Amsterdam, which saw record visitor numbers this year. The movie, directed by Zvjagintsev, offers a harsh critique of the current political climate in Russia and is set for a wide theatrical release in late November.
The film Minotaur was awarded the audience prize at the Parool Film Fest (Paff) during a ceremony at the Ketelhuis in Amsterdam. Actress Iris Lebedeva, who stars in the film, expressed her gratitude via a video message from Paris, noting the significance of receiving an award directly from the audience. The festival, which celebrated its tenth anniversary with record attendance, concluded its run on Sunday following a variety of screenings across multiple city venues.
Minotaur, a remake of Claude Chabrol's work, was filmed in Riga without state funding and serves as a cynical commentary on corruption and moral decay in Russia. The film previously earned the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival and is scheduled for a general cinematic release on November 26. Organizers praised the festival for providing perspectives and stories that help audiences navigate the complexities of modern reality through the lens of fiction.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
