In Italy, a screening of propaganda films about Maidan and the war is planned. State Cinema has responded.

The State Cinema appealed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Embassy of Ukraine in Italy, requesting to prevent the screening of two Russian propaganda films 'Children of Donbas' and 'Maidan, the Road to War' in Italian cities. The screenings were scheduled for January-February 2025.

The State Cinema explained that the first film 'Maidan, the Road to War' was created by the Russian propaganda channel Russia Today, and therefore it has questionable objectivity. The second film 'Children of Donbas' uses emotional influence with sensitive topics and manipulates by distorting the real situation.

The organization Donbass Italia is distributing these films, which may contain distorted information about the Revolution of Dignity and the Russian-Ukrainian war. The State Cinema claims that the screening of such films in cultural venues in Italy during the war in Ukraine may contribute to disinformation and manipulation of public opinion.

The State Cinema has already appealed to the Embassy of Ukraine in Italy, requesting to take action to prevent the screening of these films. Earlier, Italy planned an exhibition about the 'restoration' of Mariupol after the city was captured by Russian occupiers, but this event was later canceled.

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Last year, a Russian propaganda film 'Russians at War' was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in front of the Ukrainian community and diplomats.