Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’

Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev has been labeled a 'foreign agent' by Russian authorities due to his criticism of the war in Ukraine. He won the Grand Prix at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for his film Minotaur, which depicts a Russian businessman facing the mobilization of his employees for the conflict. The Ministry of Justice accused Zvyagintsev of disseminating false information and interacting with foreign agents.