Incident during the Sunny Bunny Film Festival
On April 20, during the Sunny Bunny Film Festival in Kyiv, an incident occurred at the 'Zhovten' cinema. During the screening of the international competitive program of short films, one of the attendees spilled a liquid with a sharp smell in the hall. This person had purchased a ticket for the screening and quickly left the premises after the incident. The police are already investigating the situation.
Repeat Screening and Response from Organizers
The festival organizers announced that a repeat screening of block SH1 of the International Short Film Competition will take place on April 21 at 20:00 in the 'Klassik' hall of the 'Zhovten' cinema. All tickets purchased for the screening on April 20 remain valid for the repeat showing.
They addressed the audience with words of support:
“Thank you for your patience and support! Your presence in the halls is the best response to any provocations.”
This incident occurred against the backdrop of other events in Kyiv, including a terrorist attack that took place on April 18 in the Holosiivskyi district. The assailant was a 58-year-old native of Moscow who opened fire on people, barricaded himself in a supermarket, and took hostages. The city prosecutor arrived at the scene, and during the operation by the KORD special unit, the shooter was neutralized.
The investigation into the incident during the festival is ongoing, and the organizers are striving to ensure the safety of the audience during the repeat screening.
The incident during the film festival has raised concerns among the audience and underscores the importance of ensuring safety at cultural events. In light of the escalated situation in the country related to recent terrorist attacks, the festival organizers are attempting to maintain an atmosphere of safety and calm for all participants. The resumption of film screenings demonstrates the resilience of cultural life in Ukraine, despite the challenges faced by society.