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Viktor NordDirector
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Content:
- Early Life and Family
- Journey to Filmmaking
- Move to Israel and Cannes Debut
- International Success
- Move to New York and Television Career
- Literary Debut and Personal Life
Early Life and Family
Victor Nord, renowned Israeli-American filmmaker, was born to theatrical director Benedict Naumovich Nord and actress Evgenia Mikhailovna Rostova-Nord (née Goldenberg). His mother was also an actress and director-pedagogue at the Moscow City Palace of Pioneers and Schoolchildren's Artistic Word studio.
Journey to Filmmaking
Nord's passion for cinema emerged at a tender age, as he began working as a cinema assistant in Moscow at the age of sixteen. His studies at the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography culminated in a distinguished graduation in 1971. However, Nord's pursuit of filmmaking in the Soviet Union was hampered by political censorship and antisemitism.
Move to Israel and Cannes Debut
In 1973, Nord emigrated to Israel, where he found greater creative freedom. His directorial debut, "The Garden," catapulted him onto the world stage. The film represented Israel in the "Un Certain Regard" program at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival, as well as the 1977 San Francisco International Film Festival and the 1978 Toronto International Film Festival.
International Success
Nord's Israeli films and television documentaries garnered critical acclaim and international recognition. They were translated into numerous languages and enjoyed success in Europe and America. His collaboration on the 1984 television film "Captive in El Salvador" earned him an Emmy Award as editor.
Move to New York and Television Career
In 1982, Nord moved to New York City. He worked as a co-producer and editor for the television program Frontline and directed the dialogue for the 12-part show The Comrades (WGBH-TV-Boston). Nord also authored eleven screenplays for television miniseries (2004-2018), some in collaboration with George Fayfer.
Literary Debut and Personal Life
In 2014, Nord ventured into literature with his Russian-language novel "Unforeseen Consequences." He is married to Elena S. Nord-Levin (née Sheveleva) and is the father of Benny Nord-Levin (born 2001) and David Nord-Levin (born 2007).
