Ukrainian filmmaker criticizes EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy

Sergei Loznitsa likens removal of €2m grant to ‘a punishment in kindergarten’ on eve of Venice film festival

Ukrainian filmmaker criticizes EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy

TL;DR

  • Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa has criticized the EU for cutting a €2 million grant to the Venice Biennale.
  • Loznitsa compared the grant removal to "a punishment in kindergarten."
  • The EU's decision came on the eve of the Venice film festival.
  • The controversy is linked to issues concerning Russia and the Biennale.