"Kinotavr" is one of the largest film festivals dedicated to cinema in Russian. It has been held for many years, 2012 was no exception. In early June, he gathered in Sochi almost all the stars of Russian cinema.
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The opening of the festival in 2012 took place on June 3 in Sochi. This event was the twenty-third in a row. It took place at the Winter Theater. A blue carpet was laid out in front of the building, which is in line with the traditions of many film festivals. It was possible to see many Russian actors and directors, for example, Sergey Makovetsky, Fyodor Bondarchuk, Oksana Zakharov, Dmitry Dyuzhev and others.
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On the very first day, the first award was presented. It was received by director Karen Shakhnazarov for his contribution to Russian cinema. After that, a film was shown from the competition program of the event - "Until Night Separates." In total, from June 3 to 10, 15 films were shown, which both the jury members and ordinary spectators could see. The festival program was quite diverse and included films with various themes - family dramas, tragicomedy, short films and so on.
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The jury of the event included the most authoritative figures of Russian cinema. Among them was Vladimir Khotinenko, who led the commission of experts.
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The main prize for the competition went to the film "I'll be there, " telling about a sick mother looking for adoptive parents for her son. One of the actresses who received the award was Anna Mikhailova from the famous acting dynasty, noted for her role in the film "Kokoko." Also, the award for the best female role was received by her partner in the film Anna Troyanova.
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Prizes were awarded not only to actors and directors, but also to screenwriters. For example, Mikhail Segal became a laureate, known not only for his work in the cinema, but also for writing.
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All awards, with the exception of the honorary one presented to Karen Shakhnazarov, were handed over to the cinema workers on the last day of the festival, during the closing ceremony.
