‘Minotaur,’ Scathing Look at Corruption and Infidelity in Putin’s Russia, Electrifies Cannes With 8-Minute Standing Ovation
The film 'Minotaur' received an enthusiastic eight-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, the film explores themes of corruption and infidelity in Putin's Russia. It follows a businessman whose life is disrupted by both government pressures and his wife's affair.
- ▪'Minotaur' is a critique of corruption during the Putin era in Russia.
- ▪The film was shot in Latvia to avoid the challenges of filming in Russia.
- ▪Andrey Zvyagintsev, the director, returned to filmmaking after nearly a decade away.
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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 19, 2026 9:33am PT ‘Minotaur,’ Scathing Look at Corruption and Infidelity in Putin’s Russia, Electrifies Cannes With 8-Minute Standing Ovation By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest Adam Driver and James Gray on Sneaking Out of the ‘Paper Tiger’ Cannes Premiere and How Hollywood Abuses Artists: ‘The System Is Designed to Humiliate You’ 4 hours ago Cannes 2026 Takeaways: Hollywood Stayed Home, AI Came Out of the Closet and ‘Club Kid’ Director Jordan Firstman Made a $17 Million Splash 9 hours ago Samuel L.
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