Viktor Kossakovsky

Directing

Born July 19, 1961 · Leningrad, USSR (St. Petersburg, Russia)

Also known as Victor Kossakovsky · Viktor Kosakovsky · Виктор Косаковский

Biography

Viktor Kossakovsky was born in St. Petersburg (Leningrad) in 1961. Began working as an assistant camera operator, assistant director, and editor at the St. Petersburg (Leningrad) Studio for Documentary Films. From 1986-1988, he studied at the Higher Courses for Screenwriters and Directors. Winner of more than a hundred prizes at Russian and international festivals.

Awards & recognition

Amanda Award — Best Cinematography · 2021
Laurel Branch Award · 2021
Laurel Branch Award · 2006
European Film Award — Best Documentary · 2020 · nominated
European Film Award — Best Documentary · 2011 · nominated

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European Film Award — Best Documentary · 2003 · nominated

Filmography3 titles

Gunda

2020Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Screenplay

Aquarela

2018Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer

Architecton

2024Director, Editor, Writer