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Olympics' Green Promise, Russian Press, and Eco-Fables Vie for Hearts

Italy's Winter Olympics Face Sustainability Questions Amid Film Premieres

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, are facing scrutiny regarding their sustainability promises, as the event draws near. This comes as various film reviews and documentaries are being released, some with environmentally conscious themes and others highlighting cultural stories.

The Winter Olympics, scheduled to take place this month, aimed to be a model of sustainability. However, questions are being raised about whether the games will truly live up to this goal, according to NPR. Cortina d'Ampezzo, a town known for catering to the wealthy, features a sculpture of a lady with a Dior handbag and skis in its main square.

Meanwhile, the film world is presenting diverse narratives. "Arco," an Oscar-nominated French animated film produced by Natalie Portman, was reviewed by Variety as an "environmentally conscious sci-fi story with hope for the future." The film, directed by Ugo Bienvenu, follows two children from different eras affected by climate catastrophes, set 40 years in the future in 2075, when extreme climate conditions prevail.

In other film news, "The Incomer," a Scottish isle fable starring Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, and Grant O'Rourke, was described by Variety as "quaint and heartwarming." Additionally, a documentary titled "My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow," focuses on Russian journalists. Filmmaker Julia Loktev documented these journalists in the fall of 2021, four months before Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, according to NPR. Tonya Mosley of NPR's Fresh Air noted the film's increasing relevance in the U.S.

The juxtaposition of the upcoming Winter Olympics with films addressing environmental concerns and cultural stories highlights a complex moment. While Italy prepares to host the world, questions about sustainability and the importance of diverse narratives are taking center stage.

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