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
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.