Marlen Khutsiyev

Marlen Khutsiyev is a Russian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born in Moscow in 1967. He graduated from the All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimov in 1995, where he specialized in film directing.

Khutsiyev’s debut film, “The Cuckoo”, was released in 2002 and was nominated for the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. His second film, “The Heat”, was released in 2006 and was awarded the FIPRESCI Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival.

In 2008, Khutsiyev released his third film, “Peligroso”, which was nominated for the Grand Prix at the Moscow International Film Festival. His fourth feature film, “The Sun”, was released in 2010 and received numerous awards, including the Special Jury Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival and the Best Feature Film Award at the Sochi Open Russian Film Festival.

In 2012, Khutsiyev released his fifth feature film, “The Horde”, which was awarded the Special Jury Prize at the Sochi Open Russian Film Festival. In 2014, he released his sixth feature film, “Bubble”, which was nominated for the Grand Prix at the Moscow International Film Festival.

In addition to his work in film, Khutsiyev has also directed numerous television commercials and music videos. He has also been involved in a number of international projects, including the shorts “A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” (2010) and “The Last Man” (2013).

In 2016, Khutsiyev released his seventh feature film, “Angels of the Universe”, which won the Best Feature Film Award at the Sochi Open Russian Film Festival. His latest feature film, “The Road to Nowhere”, was released in 2018 and was nominated for the Best Feature Film Award at the Sochi Open Russian Film Festival.

Marlen Khutsiyev is one of the most acclaimed Russian filmmakers of his generation. His films have been widely acclaimed for their complex characters, emotionally charged stories, and creative visuals. He has consistently pushed the boundaries of Russian cinema, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and pushing the limits of its technical capabilities. As a result, he has become one of the most respected and celebrated directors in Russia.