Sergei Loznitsa

Film director and screenwriter

Sergei Loznitsa - Film director and screenwriter
Born

September 5th, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Ukraine

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Born in Belarus and based in Ukraine, this director and screenwriter created a significant body of work focused on documentary and narrative films. Graduated from the Kyiv National I.K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University. Directed both feature films and acclaimed documentaries, often exploring themes of history and memory. Gained international recognition for works that critique social and political systems.

Directed 'Donbass'

Created 'A Gentle Creature'

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