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TIFF Pauses Screenings of Controversial Documentary on Russian Soldiers Citing Safety Threats

  • The Toronto-International-Film-Festival halted screenings of the documentary "Russians at War" due to significant threats to public safety, following criticism and protests labeling the film as Russian propaganda.
  • Despite the backlash, TIFF defends the documentary, emphasizing it is antiwar and not propaganda.
  • The film’s producers expressed disappointment, condemning political criticism and noting the film’s intent to showcase untold-stories from the war.