My Father Evgeni (2010)

My Father Evgeni (2010) poster

This is a film made by Andriy Zagdansky about his father, the screenwriter Yevgeni Zagdansky, who was the editor-in-chief of the Kyivnaukfilm studio for almost 20 years. The story is interspersed with fragments of popular science films and letters from Yevgeni Zagdansky to his son in New York in the 1990s, creating a portrait of both the person himself and the whole era. My Father Evgeni is a film not just about the inevitable generational conflict and the pain of a father’s separation from his son, but also about the events of the 20th century, about people who read banned books, and about the Kyiv that shaped the Zagdanskys.

Director: Andriy Zahdanskyi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Volodymyr Huievskyi
Country: Ukraine, United States of America
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Andriy Zahdanskyi
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Father Evgeni about?
This is a film made by Andriy Zagdansky about his father, the screenwriter Yevgeni Zagdansky, who was the editor-in-chief of the Kyivnaukfilm studio for almost 20 years. The story is interspersed with fragments of popular science films and letters from Yevgeni Zagdansky to his son in New York in the 1990s, creating a portrait of both the person himself and the whole era. My Father Evgeni is a film not just about the inevitable generational conflict and the pain of a father’s separation from his son, but also about the events of the 20th century, about people who read banned books, and about the Kyiv that shaped the Zagdanskys.
Who directed My Father Evgeni?
My Father Evgeni was directed by Andriy Zahdanskyi.
How long is My Father Evgeni?
My Father Evgeni has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is My Father Evgeni?
My Father Evgeni is a Documentary film.
Where was My Father Evgeni produced?
My Father Evgeni was produced in Ukraine, United States of America.