Putin Vows to Call Director Sokurov, Weighs Lenfilm Support With St. Petersburg
The exchange unfolded at the Human Rights Council session, where Sokurov alleged his films were withheld without explanation.
Overview
- At the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights meeting on December 9, Alexander Sokurov said some of his films are not released into distribution without explanation.
- Vladimir Putin responded that he would phone Sokurov to discuss what works are being blocked, calling the situation strange.
- The president emphasized that discrimination against the director is not permitted and said he would hear out any claims of restrictions.
- Putin stated that Lenfilm should operate as an open creative platform and said he would discuss possible support with St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov.
- He noted the studio’s recent transfer to city ownership and invited Sokurov to submit proposals, indicating coordination rather than immediate policy changes.