The 2023 Berlin Film Festival will open Thursday with a live video message from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The festival confirmed Zelenskyy’s appearance Wednesday afternoon. “The Berlinale, along with all filmmakers and participants, expresses solidarity with the people of Ukraine in their fight for its independence and strongly condemns the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine,” said Berlinale directors Mariëtte Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian.
Zelenskyy’s live message will be preceded by an on-stage introduction by actor Sean Penn, who brings his feature doc Superpower to Berlin.
The film chronicles Zelenskyy and efforts on the ground in Ukraine at the start of Russia’s invasion. The film screens as part of the Berlinale Specials program.
Deadline understands that Zelenskyy won’t attend the festival in person, but his wife, Olena Zelenska, may attend the premiere.
Read more on deadline.com
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