Sakharov Alik - American Director with Soviet roots

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Even before the official release of the long-awaited fourth season of the popular television series "Game of thrones" has learned that the draft for the first time will participate Russian actor. Yuri Kolokolnikov has been given to the role of the Stir - the leader of the cannibals-the thenns.

Despite the furor, which made the news in the Russian media, some fans of the series are aware that the creation of the series being directly involved another famous man, speaking in Russian. Alik Sakharov, who became the Director of two episodes in the new season, was born in Uzbekistan and emigrated to the USA many years ago.

Although he received no formal education in the field of cinema, Sakharov managed to find work in the preferred area. It took a few episodes in such prestigious television shows as "the Sopranos", "boardwalk Empire" "Dexter" and "Game of thrones".

Alik Sakharov directed

Getting the path

According to the man, he wasn't ready to American life, when in 1981 he emigrated to the United States, having reached the age of 22. He didn't even speak English, but was determined to do everything in his power not to stay on the street and earn a livelihood. Alik Sakharov managed to change a dozen jobs, laboring at the gas station, as a private cleaner, has not yet received a permanent place and did not time in the workshop.

The Director admits that he lacks academic knowledge about cinema, but he was interested in films from an early age and many times have you watched the legendary movies of the Soviet masters, starting with classics by Andrei Tarkovsky and ending with the works of Alexander Dovzhenko.

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In the Soviet Union, Sakharov tried to be an Amateur. And in the US, earning the repair of watches enough to purchase the necessary equipment, he began to offer business services for shooting industrial videos. Eventually large companies recognized the talent of the new American, and Alik Sakharov was able to devote all his time to his hobby.

Alik Sakharov

First picture

Industrial videos and commercials faded into the background when, in 1992, Sakharov took his first artistic picture. It was a black-and-white silent film "Pause" on which the future of the wizard was inspired by the work of Andrei Tarkovsky. Still, he believes "the Pause" is his best creation. Evaluating directorial skills Alika, HBO invited him to participate in the filming of the television series "the Sopranos." This project significantly advanced beginner up the ladder.

Professional advice

What recommendations Alik Sakharov gives beginners Russian Directors? He believes that the most necessary trait to work in film - is modesty. It is important to be able to rise from a zero level, but never to be hoped that success will come overnight. You just need to roll up your sleeves and go to work; if you work hard, people will notice; if you have talent, people will see.

With regard to the English language, Alik Sakharov, Director of many episodes of the famous TV series, admits that still holds it at the proper level. He never took any lessons and simply learned the language in snatches of conversation. Nevertheless, despite not being the most perfect command of English, Sugars quite successfully communicating with colleagues and actors.

Creating a legend

Alik Sakharov game of thrones

Although the current project Director has created millions of fans around the world, few know who Alik Sakharov. "Game of thrones" - a kind of creation of many hundreds of people involved in the film, and Alex himself refers to the series a sober and pragmatic. It recognizes the uniqueness of the storyline and epic scope of the narrative, but it is a reminder to reporters: "Game of thrones" is just a great series. The "boardwalk Empire" - also a great series. And "the Sopranos" - not worse.


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"Hi, I'm Alin Trodden. I write texts, read books, and look for impressions. And I'm not bad at telling you about it. I am always happy to participate in interesting projects."

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