Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Minotaur" competes for Palme d'Or at Cannes

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Andrey Zvyagintsev's new film "Minotaur" will compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The drama, inspired by Greek tragedies, tells the story of a businessman navigating personal and political challenges. Zvyagintsev, who recovered from COVID-19 and emigrated to France, filmed "Minotaur" in Riga in 2025. The festival will honor Peter Jackson and Barbra Streisand. The main competition features 21 films, with a notable presence of European and Global South cinema.


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