'Have they lost their minds?!': Russia, Israel sign filmmaking deal while the Russo-Ukrainian War is going on

Hilarious or strange or a bit of both! Perfect timing! A little bit surreal!

What is the next film about? A biography of Putin the Terrible?

"Israel's Ambassador to Russia Alexander Ben Zvi signed an agreement with Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova to facilitate cooperation between Israeli and Russian filmmakers.

The agreement was reached after nearly 15 years of negotiations, which were first initiated by Israel in 2009. ..."

'Have they lost their minds?!': Russia, Israel sign filmmaking deal - Israel News - The Jerusalem Post Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, international film companies have pulled their business from Russia.

Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova and Israeli Ambassador to Russia Alexander Ben Zvi sign a film cooperation agreement. September 6, 2023