Marina Razbezhkina

 

 

Director

WINTER, GO AWAY!

 

biography

Marina Razbezhkina is one of the most instrumental figures involved in raising a new generation of documentary filmmakers in Russia today. After graduating from Kazan State University, she entered the world of documentary filmmaking, first as a screenwriter and later as a director. Her first feature film, Harvest Time, was released in 2004 to critical acclaim, winning multiple awards at major film festivals including the Gold Plaque for Best Feature Film at the Chicaco International Film Festival and the FIPRESCI prize at the Moscow International Film Festival. Throughout her career, Marina has lectured at leading institutions including Kazan University, Moscow’s Natalia Nesterova University and the Internews Film and TV school. In 2008 she also served a member of the jury at the Kinotavr Film Festival. The Marina Razbezhkina School of Documentary Films and Theatre is now one of the most popular film schools in Russia, the graduates of which have gone on to win prizes at Russian and international film festivals.