Europe drops Khasi film after Moscow win amid geopolitical tensions

Director Pradip Kurbah's Khasi language film, *The Elysian Field*, won big at the Moscow International Film Festival, but its success was short-lived. Due to the Russia-Ukraine war, European festivals dropped the film, highlighting a form of Western censorship. Despite this setback, Kurbah remains optimistic, viewing it as a learning experience as he seeks alternative festival opportunities.