Woody Allen Scheduled to Deliver Lecture at Russian Film Festival

Woody Allen, aged 89, is largely unwelcome in the United States due to allegations made by his stepdaughter Dylan and ex-wife Mia Farrow, despite no court convictions. He resides and works in Europe, facing anticipated backlash upon receiving an invitation to the Moscow Film Week, a state-sponsored event that will also feature Emir Kusturica. Allen, celebrated for films such as “Annie Hall,” “Manhattan,” “Hannah and Her Sisters,” and “Midnight in Paris,” will participate virtually, delivering a lecture at 5 p.m. Moscow time about cinema and life. The session, promising insights into his creative process, will be moderated by Fyodor Bondarchuk. This announcement, circulating in Russian and Ukrainian outlets, remains unconfirmed by Allen’s agent. Allen, an iconic figure in American cinema since the 1970s, boasts four Oscar wins and 24 nominations from over 50 films. Moscow Film Week, running from August 23 to 27, welcomes over 80 foreign participants from countries including China, India, Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Mexico, as reported by “Pravda.”