In 2009, the cultural community of the Russian Federation lost an outstanding domestic director, writer and screenwriter, who left a rich creative heritage. Only his faithful comrades-in-arms and friends came to say farewell to Aleksandrov Alexander Leonardovich, perhaps because during his life he mercilessly, sometimes cruelly allowed himself to speak about his colleagues and Russian cinema as a whole. At the same time, Aleksandrov did not spare himself either - he did not compromise, did not allow himself to be a hack.
Start of work
Aleksandrov Alexander Leonardovich, whose biography began from the moment of birth on June 26, 1947, was born in Moscow in a family of employees. He began his career as a stage designer at the Theater of Young Spectators. During this period, he was engaged in teaching aesthetics and writing articles for the department of humor and satire on All-Union Radio. 1971 in the biography of the film playwright was marked by the end of the directing department of the Moscow State Institute of Cinematography, and 1975 was another milestone in the creative development of the master, he graduated from the screenwriting department of the Higher Courses of directors and scriptwriters. His professional growth was supervised by mentors - L. Golubkina and M. Lvovsky.
Creative heritage
Aleksandrov Alexander Leonardovich made his debut in a big movie as a screenwriter for the film "One Hundred Days After Childhood." A melodrama about the peculiarities of the stay of adolescents in a pioneer camp was directed by S. Solovyov. The scriptwriter, together with the director, was awarded the USSR State Prize for participating in the creation of the picture.
As a director, Alexandrov became famous for four works: “Satisfy My Sorrows”, “French and Russian Love”, “Suite Room for the General with the Girl” and “Comedians Shelter”.
Mostly he is known as the author of 12 books and three plays. The most famous literary opuses of the author are “Barbecue in the provincial club”, “Pushkin. Private Life ”,“ The True Life of Mademoiselle Bashkirtseva ”,“ Catherine II and Her Favorites ”and“ Paul I and His Folly ”. Each literary opus resonated with the public and did not go unnoticed.
In addition, Alexander Leonardovich wrote scripts for 16 film and animation films, including: “And trees grow on stones”, “Yucca”, “Tower” and others.
The darkest work
In the track record of the director of film criticism, it is no coincidence that the film “Quench My Sorrows” is singled out. This gloomy film of the end of perestroika is positioned by them as an eerie and extremely tragic movie. It demonstrates the tragedy of entire generations, mired in lack of spirituality and selfishness, absolutely not understanding what is the cause of their misfortunes and troubles. Filmmaker Aleksandrov created a controversial film, many filmmakers scold the tape for being categorical, unsightly in demonstrating abominations - almost all the characters cause hostility, and the interiors are depressingly dirty. Although this is the idea of ​​the author, who hoped that the viewer, seeing the impurity of life, would find the strength to think, be terrified and purify, change for the better.
In the ranks until the last breath
Until his death, Aleksandrov Alexander Leonardovich was in tireless creative search, remained in the ranks. Before his death, he managed to finish work on the script for the project of P. Lungin, which was based on the oratorio "Passion for Matthew" from Bishop Hilarion. The author did not have time to finish the next book, although shocking material was collected in it. In the new work, Aleksandrov was especially severe, did not spare the idols of millions, the most famous and beloved people. This fact is not surprising, it’s enough to recall how sharply Alexandrov showed the other side of the life of actor Vasily Livanov, traditionally hidden from the public. In recent years, he has served as a constant source of information for controversial news on TV and in the print media about the famous personalities of Soviet cinema.
Aleksandrov Aleksandrov Leonardovich was buried at the Aksinsky cemetery in the suburbs, near the house in which he lived in recent years.
Personal life
Aleksandrov Alexander Leonardovich was knitted three times. The first wife was the daughter of writer V. Poltoratsky Tatyana, the second time the director led the actress Irina Malysheva down the aisle. Both marriages led to divorces. The director’s third wife was Lala Alexandrova, whom Alexander met while working on the Golden Sword painting. Lala acted as a costume designer and immediately attracted the attention of a screenwriter. The daughter of Alexander Leonardovich continued the work of his father. Avdotya Alexandrova - actress and director, son, Tima Alexandrov, chose to realize himself in a different field.