Madina Mustafina is a Russian director, producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for her award-winning films “Gorod” and “Kollektsiya.”
Mustafina was born in Kazan, Russia in 1983. She attended Moscow State University, where she studied film and television. After graduating, she worked as a scriptwriter and director on a number of documentary projects. In 2008, she made her feature film debut with the drama “A Little Bit of Heaven.” The film was well-received at the Moscow International Film Festival, and Mustafina was nominated for a Golden Lion Award.
In 2010, Mustafina directed “Gorod,” a psychological thriller about a mysterious crime committed in a small Russian town. The film earned widespread critical acclaim and won the Silver Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival.
In 2013, Mustafina directed her third feature film “Kollektsiya.” The film examines the lives of a group of Russian teenagers who become involved in a criminal enterprise. The film was a box office success and earned Mustafina the Golden Eagle Award for Best Director at the Moscow International Film Festival.
In 2016, Mustafina wrote and directed “Otvetnaya Moshch”, a drama about a young woman who decides to seek revenge after her husband is killed. The film was nominated for several awards, including the Silver Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival.
Mustafina is currently working on her fifth feature film, which is set to be released in 2020. In addition to her work in film, Mustafina is also an active member of the Moscow Film Forum and is a jury member for several international film festivals.
Mustafina has established herself as one of Russia’s most accomplished filmmakers. Her films have earned her numerous awards and have been widely praised for their emotional depth and originality. She is an inspiration to aspiring filmmakers all over the world.
