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Usman SaparovTurkmen cameraman, director and screenwriter
Date of Birth: 19.02.1938
Country:  Turkmenistan |
Content:
- Birth and Early Life
- Education
- Career
- Awards and Honors
- - 1983: Grand Prix, Mannheim Film Festival
- - 1993: Golden Butterfly Award, Isfahan International Film Festival
- - 1994: Grand Prix, Sochi Open Russian Film Festival
Birth and Early Life
Soviet-born film director, cinematographer, and screenwriter Tolomush Orazgylyjov was born on February 19, 1938 in Peshan-Ali, Mary District, Turkmenistan.
Education
After graduating from high school, Orazgylyjov embarked on a career in filmmaking. He completed his studies in cinematography from the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in 1963 and from the Advanced Courses for Scriptwriters and Directors (VKSR) in 1978.
Career
Orazgylyjov made his directorial debut with the 1983 film "Male Education." The film garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Grand Prix at the Mannheim Film Festival and the Golden Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival.
Awards and Honors
Throughout his career, Orazgylyjov received several prestigious accolades, including:
- 1983: Grand Prix, Mannheim Film Festival
- 1983: Golden Prize, Moscow International Film Festival- 1983: Small Golden Medal, Giffoni International Film Festival
- 1983: Second Prize, Quito International Film Festival
- 1984: State Prize of the USSR
- 1984: Grand Prix, Tomar International Film Festival
- 1984: Special Jury Prize, Laon International Youth Film Festival
- 1993: Second Prize, Children's Jury, Berlin International Film Festival
- 1993: Golden Butterfly Award, Isfahan International Film Festival
- 1993: Prize and Diploma for Outstanding Film for Children and Youth, Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival
- 1994: Liv Ullmann Special Prize, Chicago International Film Festival
- 1994: Grand Prix, Sochi Open Russian Film Festival
LegacyOrazgylyjov's films are known for their sensitive portrayal of childhood and adolescence, as well as their exploration of social issues. His work has been screened at numerous international film festivals and has received critical and popular recognition.
