Nikita Mikhalkov

A virtuoso of Russian cinema, Nikita Mikhalkov was born in 1945, in Moscow, Soviet Union, and has been active in the film industry since 1967. Mikhalkov's repertoire, primarily encompassing drama and historical genres, boasts acclaimed films like "Burnt by the Sun" and "12", with the former earning him an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His authorial style often reflects an insightful exploration of the Russian identity, interlaced with poetic visual aesthetics and deeply emotional narratives. Through the lens of Mikhalkov's films, one cannot help but experience the complex tapestry of Russia's past, present, and future, narrated with an undying passion for his homeland.