Canadian officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, are criticizing the use of public funds to support the controversial documentary “Russians at War.” Directed by Russian-Canadian filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova, the film received funding from Canadian public broadcasters and government grants, as well as private funding from the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund. Despite concerns from the Ukrainian community and calls to remove the film from the Toronto International Film Festival lineup, organizers proceeded with its screening. Freeland, a vocal critic of Russia’s actions, expressed solidarity with the concerns raised about the film. Trofimova defended her project, emphasizing its focus on Russian soldiers. The controversy has sparked outrage, with protests outside the theater where the film is scheduled to be shown. While some defend the documentary as an anti-war film, others question the use of public funds to support a film that portrays Russian soldiers in a positive light. The debate continues as audiences prepare for the North American premiere of “Russians at War.”
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