Cornelia Principe

Cornelia Principe, a documentary producer known for her work on 'Russians at War', discusses the ethical dilemmas of humanizing Russian troops during the Ukraine conflict. The canceled screening at TIFF due to protests reveals the tension between freedom of expression and political pressures. Topics include the role of Canadian funding in potentially fostering propaganda, the challenges of navigating media narratives, and the emotional toll of war storytelling. Principe encourages a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding censorship and storytelling in journalism.