Toronto Film Festival Suspends Screenings of Russian War Documentary Due to Significant Threats

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has cancelled all upcoming screenings of the documentary "Russians at War" due to significant threats to festival operations and public safety. The film, which explores the disillusionment of Russian soldiers at the front lines of the war in Ukraine, was set to have its North American premiere at TIFF on Friday. However, Ukrainian officials and community organizations have criticized the documentary as "Russian propaganda", leading to the cancellation of its screenings. This move is described as "unprecedented" for TIFF, indicating a high level of concern for the safety of festival attendees and staff.