Vladimir Svetozarov

VLADIMIR SVETOZAROV

Artistic Director of the film KHARMS

Born on 23 September 1948 in Leningrad. His father was the famous Soviet film director Josif Kheifets.

He graduated from the Faculty of Set Design and Stage Technology at the Leningrad State Institutte of Theatre, Music and Film [LGITM&К] (1972, workshop of М. Azizyan). From 1973 he was an artistic director for ‘Lenfilm’ Studios.

An Honoured Artist of Russia (1991).

Twice a winner of the "Nika" national film award for the films  "The Cuckoo" (2002) и "Khrustalyov, ma car!" (2000)

Selected Filmography:

2014    Grigorii R.

2013    Thirst

2009    Taras Bulba

2007    Lilacs

2005    Turkish Gambit

2005    Master and Margherita

2003    Idiot

2002    The Cuckoo

1999    East-West

1998    Khrustalyov, My Car!

1991    Afghan Breakdown

1988    Heart of a Dog

1975    Other People’s Letters