Denis Vilenkin
Biography
Denis Vilenkin was born on June 28.06.1995, XNUMX in Moscow. Studied at the screenwriting and film studies faculty of VGIK, film studies department (workshop of T.V. Yakovleva). Graduated from the Moscow School of New Cinema (directing workshop of Artur Aristakisyan). Filmed five short films with leading actors of Russian cinema (Ivan Yankovsky, Anna Chipovskaya, Marina Vasilyeva, Anna Slyu and others). Twice participated in the short film competition of the Kinotavr film festival, filmed the web series Kristina from A to Ya commissioned by Eksmo publishing house. Now he is finishing filming the series Disappointed for Mars-Media and OKKO.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Drama Series - 2008, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
In a magical faraway land, in a picturesque little village nestled among green meadows and rolling hills, lives a flock of carefree sheep. But their pastoral and stress-free life is interrupted when a pack of wolves sets up camp in the nearby ravine.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A satirical interpretation of the modern debut launch process from the perspective of two young director's personal experience. Chivalrous walk to the meeting with a producer becomes a nostalgic journey down memory lanes where fears, turmoils and disappointments of recent months are mixed together. The path to dream's implementation is hampered by mainstream's lack of understanding - the confrontation which resembles a fight with windmills.