Some films are worth the wait. We had hoped to share Andrei Zvyagintsev’s much-anticipated MINOTAUR with you at this year’s Golden Apricot. We couldn’t make it happen then. Now, at last, the wait is over: we invite you to its Armenian gala premiere, to experience the film together on the big screen. Winner of the Grand Prix at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, MINOTAUR marks Andrei Zvyagintsev’s long-awaited return to cinema. A family’s unraveling becomes a haunting reflection of a society at war: a story of betrayal, power and the choices that reveal who we are. The film has also made history as the first Russian-language work selected to represent France at the Oscars, as the country’s official submission for Best International Feature Film in 2027. After the screening, Andrei Zvyagintsev will join us live online to discuss the film, hear your impressions and answer your questions. A drinks reception gives us time to share the experience. Your ticket includes the screening, the live online Q&A with Andrei Zvyagintsev and the drinks reception.