Mikhalkov: Political punishment against Russia affected the film festival
Today in the Moscow cinema " Pushkinsky " starts the 36th capital international film festival. At a press briefing head of the festival Nikita Mikhalkov asked to honor the memory of Russian correspondents who died in Ukraine." It is a tragedy not only of journalists ", - said Mikhalkov. In his vision, political punishment against Russia seriously affected by the MIFF-2014." The festival dieth not, - summarized the head of the MIFF.- The problem came related penalties against us. Someone beware, someone is afraid. Impact of This on the festival can not hide It. And it would be strange if all of Russia is reflected, and at the film festival there, " - said the Director." It is unpleasant, but There is a positive thing. There is a real need to refer to themselves. I personally feel that there is an aspiration to be independent And to Express protest against the language to punish the Russian Federation ", - added Mikhalkov.
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