'Minotaur,' Look at Corruption in Putin's Russia, Electrifies Cannes - Variety
“Minotaur,” a pitch-black look at corruption in Putin era Russia, was greeted with a thunderous, eight-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. Variety Plus Icon Click to expand the Mega Menu Plus Icon Click to Expand Search Input Variety Plus Icon Read Next: Jenna Ortega to Star in Leos Carax’s Next Film ‘Lily May B,’ Produced by France’s Hugo Selignac (EXCLUSIVE) 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 “Minotaur,” a pitch-black look at corruption in Putin era Russia, was greeted with a thunderous, eight-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday.