Maria Vladimirovna Kuznetsova is an actress not only in theater, but also in cinema. Born in 1950. How was the life of this wonderful woman? This will be discussed in the article.
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In 1975, after completing his studies at the Leningrad State Institute of Theater, Music and Cinematography. N.K. Cherkasova, Maria Vladimirovna goes to work at the A.S. Pushkin Russian State Academic Theater. She’ll say about him back in 2000: “I really love my theater and the people I work with.” At first, an inexperienced graduate performed episodic roles in productions and extras. The following season, the young artist received her first prominent role in L. Leonov’s play “Invitation to Life, ” which influenced her entire future career. Kuznetsova proved herself as a talented dramatic actress. Her success was noted by both viewers and critics.
Proceedings in the theatrical field
After her performance Kuznetsova Maria Vladimirovna took part in almost the entire repertoire of her theater. She subtly felt her heroines, could easily get used to the images, instantly understood the ideas of directors and scriptwriters. The roles of the young actress were different. They did not resemble each other either in plot or in character, but at the same time, their performance impressed the audience with their originality and originality.
Among the outstanding scenic images of the artist, one can distinguish Militsa (the play “Melody for the Peacock” in 1978), Chrysotemida (the play “My Love is Electra” in 1979), Matryona (“The Marriage of Balzaminov” in 1987). The production of Lysistrata, first presented on the stage in 1989, opened a new role in Kuznetsova. Since then, the actress was invited to the roles of a comedy plan, for example, the funny Baba Yaga (in the "Tale of Love" in 1990) and the comedic cook (in the "Tale of Tsar Saltan" in 1999).
For her unsurpassed talent and exceptional professionalism, it was Maria Kuznetsova who was privileged to be the only actress assigned to simultaneously play two roles in the modern German repertoire (the plays “Zarnitsa” and “Fire-faced”). Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities of our country were delighted with the work of Maria Vladimirovna. Until today, she remains a sought-after actress.
Among the current theatrical works of Kuznetsova, one should pay attention to the following: “Three Sisters” of 2001 (the role of Olga), Trees die standing “2001 (the role of Elena), “ Vanity Fair “2002, (the role of Mrs. Crowley), “ The Living Corpse ” 2006 (the role of Anna Pavlovna), “Marriage” of 2008 (the role of matchmaker Fekla Ivanovna). The heroines of the actress are dissimilar and multifaceted, and the game is natural and charming.
Currently, Maria Vladimirovna is engaged in such performances as “Uncle Vanya” (old nanny Marina Timofeevna), “Third Choice” (Anna Pavlovna), “Crime and Punishment” (mother of Raskolnikov). In 2015, Kuznetsova was entrusted with the role in the theatrical production of Requiem, presented in St. Petersburg at the state level in honor of the beginning of the year of literature.
During her active stage career, actress Maria Vladimirovna Kuznetsova played in 70 performances and productions. But the greatest popularity brought her participation in filming.
Film works
On blue screens, Kuznetsova first appeared in 1976 in the film “If I Love”. Then there was a short break, during which the actress gave all her strength and talents to the stage. In 1988, she starred in the episode “Farewell, Zampa Zvoskvoretskaya …”, and in 1998 she was invited several times to shoot in the legendary multi-part film “Streets of Broken Lights”, where she played several different characters throughout the first season.
Maria Vladimirovna Kuznetsova received widespread fame after the release of the films “Taurus” (2000) and “Russian Ark” (2003) for the leading roles played. In the drama “Taurus”, her heroine was faithful Nadezhda Krupskaya, and in the historical detective film “Russian Ark” the great Empress Catherine herself. After these paintings, the actress was talked about not only at home, but also abroad.
2005 was a very fruitful and productive year for the film artist. Maria Kuznetsova played small roles in the films “The Head of the Classic”, “Italian”, “Favorite”, “Space as a Premonition” and the main ones in the mini-series “Case of Kukotsky” (melodrama) and “Refrigerator and Others” (comedy). The pictures in which the actress starred do not resemble either the plot or the genre, and the heroines differ in characters and behavior, which once again indicates the versatility of the talent for reincarnation of Maria Vladimirovna.
Her newer works in Russian cinematography are “Double Loss” (2009), “Live First” (2009), “Last Meeting” (2010), “Liteiny” (2011), “Furtseva” (2011), “Khmurov” (2012), “The Seventh Fleece” (2014), “Letters on Glass” (2015) … Although these are supporting roles, the actress's talent impresses with its reality and originality. The actress works with high quality, talented, with incredible dedication.
Now Maria Kuznetsova, whose photo is presented to the attention of the reader in the article, is busy filming in the new 16-episode film "Father's Coast", where the plot is based on the complex relations of one large family amid the terrible fighting of the Second World War.
Mastery of dubbing
Despite her employment in the theater and cinema, Maria Vladimirovna manages to take part in the dubbing of films. Since 2002, the heroine speaks in her voice in a number of James Bond films, as well as Grace from Avatar. Kuznetsova’s other works in the field of dubbing are “Brides' War”, “Minority Opinion”, etc.
Awards of Maria Kuznetsova
For her services to theater and cinema, Maria Vladimirovna Kuznetsova was named the Honored Artist of Russia (2005). She also received other various prizes and awards, such as “Nika”, “Golden Eagle”, “Constellation”, “Window to Europe” and many others.
