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Woody Allen Defends Russian Film Festival Appearance After Ukraine Calls It a ‘Disgrace’: Putin’s War Is ‘Appalling,’ But You Can’t Cut Off Artistic Conversation

By Zack Sharf Aug 26, 2025 | 3:19 PM

Woody Allen is defending his controversial appearance at Russia’s Moscow International Film Week, which prompted Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry to slam the director as a “disgrace” amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of the country. Allen attended the event in Moscow via video conference and spoke about his love for Russian cinema and his potential interest in directing […]