Ukraine to be Stockholm Festival’s Focus Nation in 2022; ‘Rhino’ Director Oleg Sentsov Plans on Attending

In the wake of Russia’s invasion, the Stockholm International Film Festival will turn the spotlight on Ukraine during its next edition which kicks off on Nov.

9.As part of the focus nation program, Stocholm festival will host film screenings, director visits as well as masterclasses highlighting the country’s cinematic successes.

Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov, who won last year’s best film award at Stockholm for his movie “Rhino” and could not attend the ceremony due to the pandemic, has been invited to the 2022 edition.“Rhino” depicts Ukraine’s criminal world in the 1990’s.“We appreciate your support and position,” said Sentsov in a statement reacting to the festival’s invitation.

“We look forward visiting Stockholm after the victory,” added the director who is currently standing on the frontlines to defend his country along with other filmmakers.Stockholm said the focus on Ukraine is a “direct consequence of the

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