Alexander Veledinski
Alexander Alexeevich Veledinsky (Александр Алексеевич Велединский, born 27 July 1959 in Gorky) is a Russian film director and screenwriter. He directed several films, notably The Geographer Drank His Globe Away (2013). The film won five Nika Awards (including the best film), five prizes at Kinotavr festival, and many other awards.
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- Alexander Veledinsky
- Birth Name
- Alexander Alexeevich Veledinsky
- Born
- 27 July 1959
- Occupation
- * Film director
- Nationality
- Soviet Union and Russia.
- Education
- Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors.
- Languages
- Russian.
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Alexander Alexeevich Veledinsky (Александр Алексеевич Велединский, born 27 July 1959 in Gorky) is a Russian film director and screenwriter. He directed several films, notably The Geographer Drank His Globe Away (2013). The film won five Nika Awards (including the best film), five prizes at Kinotavr festival, and many other awards.
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• Name — Alexander Veledinsky • Birth Name — Alexander Alexeevich Veledinsky • Born — 27 July 1959 • Occupation — * Film director • screenwriter • Notable Works — The Geographer Drank His Globe Away
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Alexander Veledinski was born on 27 July 1959.
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Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the headings Aleksandr Alekseyevich Veledinsky, Aleksandr Veledinsky, Alexander Veledinsky and Alexander Alexeevich Veledinsky. His recorded language was Russian.
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