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Ukrainian Filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa to Lead Jury at 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, Amidst a Star-Studded Lineup

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa has been appointed president of the jury for the main competition at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, which will run from August 15 to 22. This prestigious role was announced on Friday, highlighting Loznitsa’s significant contribution to cinema. Joining Loznitsa on the jury are Serbian actor Dragan Mićanović, Romanian director and actor Emanuel Pârvu, Bosnian-Dutch filmmaker Ena Sendijarević, and Berlin International Film Festival director Tricia Tuttle. This diverse panel will be responsible for selecting the recipients of the Heart of Sarajevo awards, which honor outstanding achievements … Read more

Ukrainian Director Sergei Loznitsa to Lead Esteemed Jury at Upcoming Sarajevo Film Festival

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Renowned Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa will lead this year’s jury at the Sarajevo Film Festival, which celebrates emerging cinema from the region and beyond. Joining him on the jury are Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle, and prominent industry figures including Serbian actor Dragan Mićanović, Romanian filmmaker Emanuel Pârvu, and Bosnian-Dutch director Ena Sendijarević. Loznitsa has made a significant mark in the world of film, directing 28 documentaries and five feature films. His impressive body of work includes titles such as My Joy and Donbass, the latter of which earned him the … Read more

Russian Left-Wing Activist Sergei Udaltsov Arrested on Terrorism Justification Charges

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MOSCOW, Russia – Sergei Udaltsov, a well-known left-wing political activist in Russia, was arrested on Thursday and charged with “justifying terrorism,” according to his lawyer. The arrest came after Udaltsov posted on the Telegram messenger app that police were forcibly entering his home. The specific details of the charges against him have not been provided. Udaltsov is the leader of the Left Front, a coalition of Russian left-wing groups that is linked to the Communist Party of Russia. His wife, Anastasia Udaltsova, is a member of Russia’s parliament as a communist representative. The activist gained … Read more