Andrey Zvyagintsev’s crime thriller “Minotaur” wins the top competition prize at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival, which concludes after a 12-day run. Multiple outlets report that “Minotaur” takes the AUD$60,000 prize for the best competition entry, with festival recognition describing the film as “audacious, cutting-edge and courageous.” The film is set against the backdrop of contemporary Russia and is presented as Zvyagintsev’s continued return to prominence following exile. The Variety report also says the festival runs to what organizers describe as its highest-selling history and that the prize is awarded on Sunday night at the State Theatre as the event wraps. Across the coverage, the central outcome is consistent: “Minotaur” is the competition winner and receives the stated cash award at the festival’s closing period. No other winners or nominees are identified in the provided excerpts.