Julia Loktev facts for kids
Julia Loktev, born on December 12, 1969, is a talented film director. She is also a screenwriter and a video artist. This means she creates movies and art using video. Julia is from both Russia and America.
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Growing Up: Julia Loktev's Early Life
Julia Loktev was born in a city called Leningrad. This city is now known as St. Petersburg in Russia. When she was a child, her family moved to the United States. They lived in Colorado for many years. Later, Julia went to college in Montreal, Canada. She studied English and film at McGill University.
Julia Loktev's Film Career
Julia Loktev is known for making interesting films. She once found a book of short stories by Tom Bissell. The book was called God Lives in St. Petersburg. Julia read it because she was born in St. Petersburg. She decided to turn one of the stories into a movie. This story was "Expensive Trips Nowhere." She changed the movie's setting from Kazakhstan to Georgia. The film was named The Loneliest Planet.
In 2005, Julia was a resident artist at Eyebeam. This is a place where artists can work and create. In 2015, a famous film critic, Richard Brody, praised her work. He said she was one of the best women movie directors.
Julia Loktev's Personal Story
Julia Loktev is Jewish. When she was 19 years old, in 1989, something very difficult happened. Her father was badly hurt in a car accident. This important event became the topic of her 1998 documentary film. The film was called Moment of Impact.
Films Directed by Julia Loktev
- Moment of Impact (1998)
- Day Night Day Night (2006)
- The Loneliest Planet (2011)
- My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow (2024)
Art Installations
- Rough House, shown at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. It was part of their "Global Feminisms" show.
External Links
- Julia Loktev on Charlie Rose
