Polina Zavadskaya is a Russian filmmaker and director who has made a name for herself in the independent film world. She is best known for her award-winning documentaries that take an intimate look at the lives of everyday people.
Zavadskaya was born in Moscow in 1983. She studied at the Moscow School of New Cinema, where she was inspired by the works of filmmakers such as Andrei Tarkovsky, Sergei Eisenstein, and Lars von Trier. After graduation, she worked as an assistant director for a number of films and television projects.
In 2011, Zavadskaya made her directorial debut with the documentary "The Dreamers". The film followed the story of a group of young people who were trying to realize their dreams in an uncertain time. The film was met with critical acclaim and won the Best Documentary Award at the Moscow International Film Festival.
After the success of "The Dreamers", Zavadskaya went on to make a number of other inspiring documentaries. These include "The Road" (2014), which follows the journey of a family traveling across Russia, and "The Present" (2016), which focuses on the lives of the people of a small village in Siberia.
In 2018, Zavadskaya made her first narrative feature film, "The Whaler Boy". The film tells the story of a young boy who dreams of becoming a whaler, and his struggle to make his dream come true. The film was nominated for several awards and won the Grand Jury Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival.
Zavadskaya's work has been praised for its emotional depth and its ability to capture the human spirit. Her films have earned her numerous awards and nominations, and have been screened at festivals around the world.
Today, Zavadskaya continues to work as a filmmaker and director. Her latest project is a feature-length documentary about the life of a woman living in rural Siberia. The film is expected to be released in 2020.
With her inspiring and thought-provoking films, Polina Zavadskaya has become one of the most respected filmmakers in Russia. Her work has resonated with audiences around the world and has earned her a reputation as one of the best directors in the independent film world.
