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Student Showcase Archive

Anastasia Kirillova

MA work

MA work

  • Cranes are Flying over Chernobyl

    Cranes are Flying over Chernobyl
    Installation

  • Fireflies

    Fireflies
    Film still

Major Project: Impossible Return of Nina Lecerf: Uncertainty of Dwelling

A feature-length essay documentary dwelling on the idea of the Russian home, nostalgia and exile. Set to the sounds of Russian films, 'The Impossible Return of Nina Lecerf' consists of footage shot in the depths of Siberia and across Russia on board the Trans-Siberian. The piece is accompanied by a book with a long essay exploring the concept of home vs movement and portrayals of home in the Russian cinema.

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  • Anastasia Kirillova profile image
  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Humanities

    Programme

    MA Critical Writing in Art & Design, 2013

  • Major Project: Impossible Return of Nina Lecerf: Uncertainty of Dwelling

    A feature-length essay documentary dwelling on the idea of the Russian home, nostalgia and exile. Set to the sounds of Russian films, 'The Impossible Return of Nina Lecerf' consists of footage shot in the depths of Siberia and across Russia on board the Trans-Siberian. The piece is accompanied by a book with a long essay exploring the concept of home vs movement and portrayals of home in the Russian cinema.

  • Degrees

  • BA, Media studies, University of Westminster, 2002
  • Experience

  • Freelance director's assistant, 2004–13; Writer/Director, Gorgeous Enterprises, London, 2011; Self-shooting director, BBC, London, 2011; Freelance researcher, London, 2002–10
  • Exhibitions

  • London Short Film Festival, ICA, London, 2013; Brief Encounters, Bristol, 2010; Onedotzero, BFI, London, 2010
  • Awards

  • Nomination, Cinematography Award, Underwire Film Festival, 2012; New British Talent showcase, Onedotzero Film Festival, 2010; Winner, Nike Young Directors Award Bronze, 2004