Dmitry Kusabov is a Russian film director and screenwriter who has been active in the film industry since 2002. He is best known for his films such as The Star (2012), A Man Who Saw Too Much (2016), and The Road (2018).
Kusabov was born in Moscow, Russia in 1975. He studied film directing at the prestigious VGIK, the oldest film school in the world. After graduating in 2002, he began working as an assistant director on various films and TV series. In 2006, he wrote and directed his first short film, Age of the Damned, which was accepted into the competition program of the Moscow International Film Festival.
Kusabov's debut feature film, The Star, was released in 2012 and received both critical and commercial success. The film was nominated for several awards, including the Golden Eagle Award for Best Feature Film. In 2016, he released the drama A Man Who Saw Too Much, which was also well-received. In 2018, he directed the road movie The Road, which was selected for the main competition program of the Moscow International Film Festival.
Kusabov's films often focus on the human condition and the struggles of life in Russia. He has been praised for his ability to capture the essence of the Russian experience and to tell compelling stories. His films are often visually stunning and emotionally intense.
Kusabov has become one of the most respected directors in Russia. He has been awarded multiple awards, including the Golden Eagle Award for Best Feature Film, and the Nika Award for Best Director. He is currently working on a new feature film, which will be released in 2021.