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Mikhalkov Retrospective at Fajr Filmfest
Date: 2008-09-16 | Source: Fajr Festival
A retrospective of noted Russian director and actor Nikita Sergeyevich
A retrospective of noted Russian director and actor Nikita Sergeyevich Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky will be held at the upcoming 26th International Fajr Film Festival.
Eight movies of the famous Russian filmmaker will be screened during the international event.
His feature film directorial debut, "At Home Among Strangers" (1974), “An Unfinished Piece for Player Piano" (1977), "Five Evenings" (1978), “Oblomov” (1980), “Without Witnesses” (1983), "Burnt by the Sun" (1994) and "The Barber of Siberia" (1998) are among movies to be screened.
Born in 1954 in Moscow, Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky possesses an impeccable artistic pedigree. His father, Sergei Mikhalkov, was a painter, playwright and author of children’s book. His elder brother is the well-known Russian filmmaker Andrei Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky. His brother directed epic "Siberiade" (1979) in which Mikhalkov appeared. He started his education at The Stanislavsky Theatre, Moscow and then continued at VGIK, Moscow, Russia. Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky began as an actor at the age of 16. He directed his first film in 1970 by making his graduation film "A Quiet Day at the End of the War."
An obsession to a wading past is seen in movies directed by the famous director. He does not want to condemn anybody or period. But sometimes this past is a negative reflections of what happened for him. His narrations are coupled with outstanding and excellent plays. Most of his works have been outstanding bring him awards from the leading international festival including Oscar, Berlin, Moscow, San Sebastian and Tehran.
The 26th International Fajr Film Festival will take place in Tehran from February 1 through 11.
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The 26th Fajr International Film Festival
2008-09-16
Mikhalkov Retrospective at Fajr Filmfest
2008-09-16

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