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Rodion Ismailov

Rodion Ismailov

Directing

Biography

Rodion Ismailov. Was born in Azerbaijan. In 1998 graduated from Saint Petersburg State University of Cinematography and Television, specialized in film-directing. 1997 - 1999 - General Director of "Deboshir Film Studio". 2000 - 2005 - President of Saint Petersburg Fund "Independent Cinema Fund". Since 2009 he is the director and producer in producing centre "DC Film".

Known For

Hitler's Kaput!
3.5

A Russian WW2 spy spoof following misadventures of a clueless Soviet secret agent trapped inside Hitler's inner circle.

Hitler's Kaput!

2008
Mermaid
6.6

The fanciful tale of an introverted little girl who grows up believing she has the power to make wishes come true. She must reconcile this belief with reality when, as a young woman, she journeys to Moscow and grapples with love, modernity and materialism.

Mermaid

2007
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In terms of language concentration and the number of ethnic groups per unit of area, Dagestan ranks first in the world. It is the only place on Earth where, within an area of 50,000 km², around 120 nationalities live, speaking 60 languages. For centuries, representatives of different religions and ethnic groups have lived here, and despite their close proximity, all have preserved their national identity, hold their traditions in sacred regard, and carefully preserve their cultural heritage.

Mountain of Languages

2025
Third-class Travel
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Travel the longest railway in the world. Stories and destinies of ordinary Russians who met by chance on the Moscow-Vladivostok train. A kaleidoscope of passengers' stories develops into a social portrait of modern Russian society, and the endless road turns into a metaphor of a country that is constantly moving somewhere.

Third-class Travel

2017
My Kith and Kin
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Lolita is a bearer of two cultures, her mother is Russian, and her father is Azerbaijani. This is a subtle and piercing story about how a ten-year-old girl first travels to Azerbaijan to get acquainted with her father's parents. She wants to learn as much as possible about the traditions, culture and customs of her Azerbaijani relatives. Her first acquaintance with Azerbaijan is the subject of this documentary.

My Kith and Kin

2013
My Kith and Kin
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Lolita is the one who bears two cultures: her mother is Russian and her father is Azerbaijani. The film is a lyrical story about a girl, who goes to Azerbaijan for the very first time to meet her father’s parents. She wants to know as much as she can about the traditions, culture and morals of her Azerbaijani relatives. Her first acquaintance with Azerbaijan becomes the focus point of documentary.

My Kith and Kin

2013
Keepers of Traditions
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Just as a tree cannot grow without roots, so a person cannot exist without traditions. "Guardians of Tradition" is a kaleidoscope of films woven from the unique customs of the peoples of Dagestan, who lovingly preserve the cultural and spiritual heritage of their ancestors and pass this knowledge on to the next generation.

Keepers of Traditions

2025
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The film "Nomads" tells us about Azerbaijan herdsmen, who overtake a flock of sheep from one place to another, during six days. The road is wearisome and dangerous. The people and animals get very tired, and some of them can’t stand it and die.

Nomads

2010