Ukraine’s Sergei Loznitsa on Cannes Competitor ‘Two Prosecutors’ and Budding Trump-Putin Alliance: Totalitarian Threat ‘Looming on the Horizon’

Sergei Loznitsa, a celebrated filmmaker returning after a decade, brings his gripping tale "Two Prosecutors" to Cannes, revisiting a story from 1937 set during Stalin’s purge. The film, a chilling reflection of totalitarianism's consequences, mirrors today's events involving Putin and Trump, exploring the struggle against authoritarianism. Adapted from a novella by Georgy Demidov, the film delves into the dangers of ignoring history and the resilience of human spirit in the face of oppression. Loznitsa, known for his documentaries, pens a poignant critique of power's corruption, urging vigilance as the world grapples with similar challenges.