Dmitry Zakharov

Dmitry Zakharov, a cinematic poet of the 21st century, was born in 1986 in Moscow, Russia. Active from the mid-2000s, Zakharov primarily works within the genres of drama and documentary, with his most notable works including "The Factory" and "Children 404". While his films have not garnered major festival awards, they have been widely recognized for their stark realism and emotional depth, marking Zakharov as a leading voice in contemporary Russian cinema. Dmitry Zakharov, with his heart on his sleeve and camera in hand, captures the pulse of Russia like no other, unflinchingly painting the country's joys and sorrows.