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The Russian Film Director Who Chooses Moments to Challenge Putin

The Russian Film Director Who Chooses Moments to Challenge Putin
NYT World Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Milana Mazaeva and Neil MacFarquhar 1 min read
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Alexander Sokurov during the screening of his latest film, “Director’s Diary,” in Paris, in March.

Alexander Sokurov during the screening of his latest film, “Director’s Diary,” in Paris, in March.
Russian (ORG) Alexander Sokurov (PERSON) Paris (LOCATION)
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