Russia complained to UNESCO about an Oscar-winning film. They say children were not considered
The Russian Human Rights Council appealed to UNESCO with a complaint about the documentary film "Mr. Nobody vs. Putin," which won an "Oscar" award, reports The Moscow Times.
Still from the film "Mr. Nobody vs. Putin"
The appeal alleges that the film, which shows how pro-war propaganda was disseminated in a Russian school after the start of the war in Ukraine, might have violated children's rights. Specifically, it is stated that videos with schoolchildren were allegedly used without their parents' consent and transferred to third parties for the creation of the film.
In this regard, the Russian side requests an investigation into whether the authors had all the necessary permissions and whether the film complies with ethical and legal norms.
The film was made by American director David Brunstein and former Russian teacher Pavel Talankin. It was the teacher who, for several years, documented what was happening at the school: lessons, events, and other occurrences. He later left Russia and handed over these materials for the creation of the film.
At the "Oscar" ceremony, the creators noted that their work shows how society can gradually lose its country through silence and complicity with what is happening. They also called for an end to wars and for people to reflect on individual responsibility.
In addition to the "Oscar," the film had previously received another international award as the best documentary project.
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