Vladimir Shevchenko is a renowned Russian film director, scriptwriter and producer. He was born in Rostov, Russia in 1959. He studied at the Moscow Institute of Cinematography and graduated in 1981.
He started his career as a scriptwriter and producer in the USSR in 1981 for the film, "The Brothers Karamazov", which became a huge success in the Soviet Union. He also wrote and produced the television series, "The Great Country of the USSR" in 1982.
In the early 1990s, Shevchenko began directing films. His first feature film, "The Eternal Flame", was released in 1992 and won numerous awards, including the Grand Prize at the Moscow Film Festival. He has since directed several other films such as "The Life of the Prophet Muhammad" (1993), "The Return of a Hero" (1995), and "The Way of the Dragon" (1997).
In the late 1990s, Shevchenko became one of the most sought-after directors in Russia. He directed several commercial hits such as "The Black Sea" (1999), "The Red Square" (2001), and "The Winter War" (2004). His films often feature unique visuals and themes which explore Russia's culture and history.
In recent years, Shevchenko has continued to produce and direct films, as well as act as a scriptwriter for several television series. He has also ventured into teaching, and in 2008 he was appointed head of the film studies department at the Russian State University for the Humanities.
Shevchenko has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the State Prize of the Russian Federation in 2000 and the Golden Eagle Award for Best Director in 2004. He is considered one of the most important Russian film directors of the modern era.
