Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Picture by Alexander Sokurov “Francophonie” is in the program of the Venice Film Festival – Kommersant

The new film by Alexander Sokurov “Francophonie” is selected in the main competition program of the 72 th Venice Film Festival, which will take place on the Lido from 2 to 12 September. “My new film” La Francophonie “was invited to participate in the competition at the Venice Festival” – leads the “Interfax” the words of Sokurov. The director said his new film – it is artistic and historical research using methods of documentary and fiction. The film is about the salvation of the masterpieces of the Louvre during the German occupation.

Alexander Sokurov has expressed doubt that his film would be in demand in Russia. “I think my new film in Russia will not be shown – it is simply not needed. Distributors are not interested in them, which is not surprising – who will be here to watch it? “, – Says Mr. Sokurov. He pointed out that Russia’s participation in the film there are practically no. “Russian money picture does not – only France, Holland, Germany. I did not even try to ask for money from the Ministry of Culture – still to no avail. I’m not interested in them, but the Second World War is interesting from the standpoint of humanitarian experience. They are interested in a completely different look, “- said the director.

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