C.what do you think of the war in Ukrainealso communicated it without opening his mouth: the pin with the yellow / blue flag of the country spoke for him. But Benedict Cumberbatch45, wants to do much more than pin a symbol on his chest: his idea, now, is that of host some Ukrainian refugees directly in his home.
Benedict Cumberbatch with the Ukrainian flag and Sophie Hunter. (IPA)
The English actor, known for playing Sherlock Holmes in the television series SherlockKhan in the twelfth film of Star Trek and Doctor Strange in Marvel Cinematic Universe, was present at the recent BAFTA 2022 in London. In addition to the pin pinned to his chest, with which he presented himself on the red carpet, Benedict Cumberbatch has expressed the intention of welcome some people on the run from Ukrainian cities under siege.
Benedict Cumberbatch: Everyone must do what they can “
In this situation of extreme humanitarian emergency, he said, “everyone has to do everything they can“. The actor explained that, by now, “there has been a record number of people who volunteer to welcome people into their homes “. And he then added that his hope is «of be part of it myself“.
An anti-war protest in London. (IPA)
The actor was referring to the program Homes for Ukraine launched by the British government, which invites citizens to share their homes with refugees for at least six months. In return, the Government will give 350 pounds per month to the “hosts”.
BAFTA president: “We are shocked by the Russian invasion”
In fact, the entire BAFTA 2022 edition opened with a message to the Ukrainian people, launched directly by the BAFTA president, Krishnendu Majumdar. The man started the evening addressing the Ukrainians directly listening.
«I want to start with a message from the BAFTAs for the people of Ukraine“, He declared, adding that”the Russian invasion of the country shocked the world with images and stories that describe a truly horrible and heartbreaking situation ».
Together with colleagues «from the Ukrainian Film Academy and our academies from all over Europe, we stand in solidarity with those brave people who are fighting for their country“. The hope is that soon we will arrive at «a return to peace“.
The message of Majumdar it closed with thanks «ai journalists and directors who are documenting the events in Ukrainemany of whom are BAFTA members’.
Everyone’s thoughts, despite the worldly occasion of the evening, “I am with the Ukrainian people. As well as those affected by many other conflicts around the world right now ”.
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