Lidia Bobrova (b. 1952, Zabaikalsk, Amur region) studied history at Leningrad State University (1975), screenwriting at VGIK (1983) and directing at the Higher Courses of Script Writers and Directors (1991). While at college she made the short film Maturing (Vzrosleniye, 1989). Her original work sees her focusing on rural issues, incorporating folklore motifs with convincing documentary imagery, and she often works with non-professional actors. She has won a number of festival awards at home and abroad with the films Hey, Geese (Oy, vy, gusi..., 1991), In That Land (V toy stranye, 1997) and Babusya – Best Direction at the Karlovy Vary IFF in 2003.
MFF Karlovy Vary
