The old saying is that nature tends toresting on the children of talented parents, with respect to the main character of our article is completely inapplicable. Ivan Shakhnazarov, the son of director Karen Shakhnazarov, who was famous in the former USSR, inherited the best genes from his parents. Despite his very young age, this young man is already known as a screenwriter, actor, dubbing director. As well as his talented father, he has experience in directorial work.
Ivan Shakhnazarov: biography
This guy was born in Moscow in 1993 (ontoday he is only 23 years old). His mother is Daria Mayorova, a fairly recognizable actress who had experience in filming full-length films, and she also worked as a television presenter. His father, the legendary Soviet and Russian director - Karen Shakhnazarov. From this marriage, parents had two sons: Ivan and his brother, Vasily. It is clear that the family was creative. It is unlikely that Ivan Shakhnazarov, whose photo is presented in our article, could choose a path far from cinema.
After graduation, the future actor and directorenrolled in the relevant department at VGIK. Being a rather sincere and open young man, Ivan Shakhnazarov, with a certain degree of self-irony, says that his choice could not be different, because at school he did not study very well and, except as an actor and director, could not imagine to become.
Although Karen and Daria were divorced,the boy never felt abandoned. Ivan Shakhnazarov says that his father greatly influenced his personal development. In childhood, the famous director forced his son to read a lot and play sports, for which the raised son is very grateful to him.
Famous Last Name and Legendary Dad
Many children of famous parents often complainfor wide recognition, popularity and close attention of the press to their personal lives. Ivan Shakhnazarov, unlike other star children, is not cunning and says that the father’s last name in life is very helpful to him. Everyone immediately understands whose son Vanya is, and this helps the actor to solve many technical problems. Of course, the requirements for the son of a famous director are much higher than for his peers. But the young man agrees that the benefits of such a famous relationship are much more than any inconvenience.
Ivan perceives father as himselfauthoritative teacher and mentor. The son always shows all his ideas, scripts and preliminary sketches of works to Karen Georgievich and hears all his comments. Working on the same set with his father, he can calmly and without prejudice call him dad. At the same time, the son says that he mainly discusses work issues with Shakhnazarov Sr. Vanya never appeals to domestic problems to him, as he does not want to disturb the master of such direction with such trifles.
First roles played
Ivan Shakhnazarov, whose filmography for nowIt has only a few films, has already managed to acquire its staff of loyal fans. Vanya played his first two episodic roles in his father’s films. In 2008, he took part in the filming of the film “Disappeared Empire”. Then, 4 years later, in 2012, he appeared in the film “Love in the USSR”.
Serious film debut
In 2015, Ivan appeared already fullrole in the Russian youth film "Elusive". The young man says that when he received an offer to play in this tape, he doubted a bit, since Shakhnazarov Jr. himself defines his acting abilities very self-critically as mediocre. Still, he decided to take part in the filming on the recommendation of his father, who said that if a person receives such proposals at the age of 21, then they should not be abandoned.
Producer of the film "Elusive" Anastasia Hakobyanrecalls that 250 applicants tried to pass the casting for this role before Ivan. And only Shakhnazarov was able to work out all the tests to the end, and he did it completely independently, without any cronyism. According to the scenario, he got the image of the modern Ostap Bender - a kind of jester-swindler. After the release of this tape on a wide screen in 2015, many really started talking about Shakhnazarov Jr. as a very talented and very promising actor. Ivan himself in the future does not rely on the acting profession, and tries to give all his strength to directing.
Writing and directing experience
Studying in VGIK, their first directorialyoung man had the opportunity to shoot short films as a student. In the period from 2010 to 2012, he shot four short films, including films: “Author's Method”, “Without Words”, “Players” and “Rock”.
The last film was shot as a graduationwork and had some success. Shahnazarov Jr. during the preparation of the film, acted not only as a director, but also as a screenwriter. At the annual international festival held by VGIK, this film received prizes for the best cinematography and screenplay.
The heart of young talent
Ivan Shakhnazarov, whose personal life todayworries many of his fans, behaves quite modestly. It is not a major major, it does not position its superiority, and in all interviews it appears quite self-critical. Sometimes he is even prone to easy self-irony. Ivan creates the impression of a very talented and modest person who does not hesitate to give his last name and famous father, but at the same time does not boast with them at all.
As a well-mannered man and a true gentleman, Ivan does not advertise his relationship, but makes it clear that a close person is present in his life and the heart of a young talent is already taken.
