Pavel Talankin
Oscar-winning filmmaker whose work transforms lived reality into urgent documentary cinema. Moving between intimate witness and political observation, his films examine childhood, memory, and the moral cost of war.
Biography
Pavel Talankin is a Russian documentary filmmaker and educator, born in 1991 in the industrial town of Karabash in the Ural region. His work combines intimate personal storytelling with political observation.
Before entering the international film scene, Talankin worked extensively with schools, educational communities, and documentary video production.
Featured Work
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
2025 • Feature Documentary
A powerful documentary filmed inside a Russian school during a period of political transformation and war.
Major Awards
2026 Academy Awards - Best Documentary Feature
2026 BAFTA - Best Documentary
2025 Sundance - Special Jury Award
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Gallery
Official portrait.
Scene from the film.