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Russian director Ivan Bolotnikov after several prizewinning documentaries made his feature debut in 2016 with “Kharms,” a biopic of renowned Russian absurdist author Daniil Kharms that travelled on the international festival circuit. His sophomore outing is ambitious upcoming drama “Palmyra” based on the true story of a former Russian military, a widower, who learns that his only daughter Maryam has been recruited by terrorists and run off to Syria.
The film, which is now completed, is produced by Proline Film Studios chief Andrey Sigle, who interestingly also composed the “Palmyra” score. It’s being presented to prospective buyers at both the Roskino Key Buyers Event: Digital Edition market and the upcoming Cannes virtual Marché du Film.
Bolotnikov and Sigle both took questions from Variety about the film.
Ivan, what drew you to the project?
Ivan Bolotnikov: The whole history of the human race is a history of wars. Today, it seems...
The film, which is now completed, is produced by Proline Film Studios chief Andrey Sigle, who interestingly also composed the “Palmyra” score. It’s being presented to prospective buyers at both the Roskino Key Buyers Event: Digital Edition market and the upcoming Cannes virtual Marché du Film.
Bolotnikov and Sigle both took questions from Variety about the film.
Ivan, what drew you to the project?
Ivan Bolotnikov: The whole history of the human race is a history of wars. Today, it seems...
- 6/12/2020
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
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