Blind Ilya, 66 years old, plans to run a marathon in the average time of sighted athletes.
Russia, 2024, 15 min, Russian with Bulgarian and English subtitles
Director: Vasilii Ovchinnikov
Scriptwriter: Vasilii Ovchinnikov
DOP: Oleg Kolsky
Music: Alena Vasileva
Production: LLC Reason Pictures
Director’s Biography:
Vasilii Ovchinnikov, a Moscow-based director, transitioned from art direction in global ad agencies to photography, music video, and experimental film creation. Due to his diverse experience, he seamlessly combines different genres. One of his music videos has amassed 296 million views. Presently, Vasily has dedicated himself entirely to directing. His style is distinguished by memorable visuals. His recent milestone: the debut documentary “4:30” released this year, showcases his style.