Woody Allen responds to criticism of his participation in Moscow Film Week

On August 25, American actor and director Woody Allen reacted to criticism from Ukraine over his participation in Moscow Film Week and stated that conducting a creative dialogue regardless of political positions is necessary.

"But no matter what the politicians do, I don't think that stopping creative discussions is a good way to help," he said in an interview with The Guardian newspaper.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Monday, August 25, condemned the online participation of American director Woody Allen in the Moscow International Film Week.

Earlier that day, Izvestia reported on the arrival of world stars at the Moscow International Film Week, which takes place in the capital from August 23 to 27. Woody Allen, who made a video call from home, also became a guest of the event.

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