Andrei Smirnov is a director and actor who achieved recognition back in the days of the USSR. By the age of 75, he managed to make about 10 wonderful films, play over 30 roles in films and TV shows. And today, this talented person continues to work, delighting fans with new bright projects. What can be told about his life path, creative achievements?
Curriculum Vitae
Andrei Smirnov is a director who was born in the capital in March 1941. The boy's parents were creative people. The books of his father Sergei were read by all the inhabitants of the USSR, for example, he was the author of the famous work "The Brest Fortress." If you pay attention to the date of birth of the writer’s son, it is easy to guess that the first years of his life were not easy. Like all children born during the war, Andrei was forced to face the hardships of war and post-war time. However, the difficulties only tempered this man.
Andrei Smirnov is a director who was planning to become a simple worker as a teenager. However, the love of the theater won the desire to start helping his family as soon as possible. The young man decided to become a student at VGIK, he managed to conquer this famous university at the first attempt. Smirnov was awarded the diploma in 1962.
First successes
Andrei Smirnov is a director who at the beginning of his career tried his hand as an actor. The first role (small) the guy received in the film "Blind Musician", which saw the light in 1960. However, he dreamed not of playing in films, but of making them. It is not surprising that Andrei was only 22 years old when he first took the director's chair. His tape “Hey Someone,” presented to the public in 1963, received warm reviews from critics. The main character of the film was a tramp who was unfairly accused of rape.
The first fans of the director appeared after the release of his next picture. The film was called "Span of the Earth", was released in 1964. The central character in this tape was played by Alexander Zbruev. The action takes place in the summer of 1944, the main characters are the old battalion commander and the young lieutenant, fighting enemies.
Star movie
“Belorussky Train Station” is a film that made director Smirnov a star. The painting was released in 1971, its creator at that time was barely 30 years old. The audience was delighted with the drama, the central characters of which were comrades who gathered at the wake of a deceased friend many years after the war. Since the release of the tape is called one of the best among those dedicated to the Second World War. The photo, which shows a frame from the film, can be seen below.
The painting was awarded at the festival held in Karlovy Vary. The composition “We need one victory”, performed in this picture by Bulat Okudzhava, began to enjoy great popularity. Belorussky Train Station is a film made about 45 years ago. However, he is able to captivate modern viewers, as he has such advantages as a fascinating plot and "live" characters.
The best films of Andrei Smirnov
The painting "Belorussky Station" forever entered the history of Russian cinema. However, other films by Andrei Smirnov, shot by the director in different years, are worthy of the attention of the audience. Pictures of Faith and Truth, Autumn, are wonderful works that suffered from the actions of Soviet censors. “Autumn” is a tape, after the release of which the master was completely accused of pornography, since there is a bed scene.
The effect of the exploding bomb was made by the film “Once upon a time there was a woman”, presented to the audience in 2011. The picture openly talks about the life of an illiterate peasant woman, and affects historical events, for example, the Antonov uprising and its defeat. The film won many prestigious awards, including “Nika”.
Andrei Smirnov is also known as an actor, starred in many fascinating film projects and series. Perhaps the most famous painting with his participation is “The Diary of His Wife,” in this film in 2000 he played the writer Ivan Bunin. The audience also liked his hero, such as Vladimir from the drama "Elena", killed by his own wife. It is worth looking at such tapes as "Mania Giselle", "Castle", "Dreams of an idiot."
Life behind the scenes
Andrei Smirnov is a director whose biography mentions two marriages. With the actress Natalya Rudnaya, the master divorced in his youth. With Elena Prudnikova, also a representative of this profession, he still lives. The director loves his second wife, considering his wife his muse. If you believe his words, it is Elena, who is always ready to provide support, he owes all his achievements.
In total, the star of domestic cinema has four children. Three of them did not follow in the footsteps of their father, only one daughter, Dunya Smirnova, connected her life with cinema. The director’s heiress made a name for herself as a TV presenter and screenwriter. Interestingly, it was she who created the script for the film "The Diary of His Wife," in which the famous father of Duni got the main role.
Health problems do not force Andrei to refuse filming. In 2017, the audience will see a new exciting comedy with his participation.