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"No to the war," he said in Russian, as he
received a standing ovation for his 19th century drama, the only
film entry by a Russian director.
Festival organizers banned official Russian delegations from the
event and invited Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to
address the opening ceremony live from Kyiv. He urged the
industry not to be silent about the conflict.
One of 21 films vying for the coveted Palme d'Or prize,
Serebrennikov's movie highlights the destructive marriage of
Russian composer Piotr Tchaikovsky to a young woman.
It traces the transformation of Antonina, played by Alena
Mikhailova, from a pious and determined suitor to a rejected
spouse in an ill-fated marriage.
Tchaikovsky, who prefers the company of men, is portrayed as a
troubled and charismatic genius, repelled by his young wife and
his decision to marry her.
(Reporting by Mimosa Spencer; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)
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