Minotaur Wins Sydney Film Prize
Originally published Jun 14, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
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Key points
- Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' won the Sydney Film Prize at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival.
- The film is a thriller set against the backdrop of contemporary Russia.
- The prize, worth AUD$60,000, was awarded during the festival's closing ceremony.
- The festival was described as the highest-selling in its history.
Andrey Zvyagintsev's thriller 'Minotaur' won the Sydney Film Prize at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival. The film, set in contemporary Russia, was awarded the AUD$60,000 prize during the festival's closing ceremony at the State Theatre. The festival, described as the highest-selling in its history, ran for 12 days and featured a range of international films. Zvyagintsev, known for his critically acclaimed works, has now added another accolade to his filmography.
Read the original story: Variety — by Naman Ramachandran