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Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev won the Sydney Film Prize for 'Minotaur' as the 73rd Sydney Film Festival concluded with record box office.

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Who
Andrey Zvyagintsev, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Ildikó Enyedi, Boo Junfeng, Ari Wegner, Sally Riley, Frances Wallace, Nashen Moodley, Mataslia Freshwater, Lachlan McLeod, Banchi Hanuse, Vee Shi, Fadia Abboud, Siena Mayutu Wumarri Stubbs, Judith Pungarta Inkamala, Marjorie ‘Nunga’ Williams, Nelson Armstrong, Cristabel Sved, Angelina Kovacs, Sophie Ravant
What
Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev won the Sydney Film Prize for 'Minotaur' as the 73rd Sydney Film Festival concluded with record box office.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:11:00 GMT · 3h 35m ago
Where
Sydney, Australia ·
Why
The film "Minotaur," a thriller set in contemporary Russia, was recognized by an international jury for being "audacious, cutting-edge and courageous" and for tackling the abuse of power.
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The Sydney Film Festival achieved its highest-selling box office in 73 years, with attendance increasing by an estimated 10% year-on-year, indicating growing engagement with global cinema and cultural events in Australia.

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