MSKW to Present Yury Arabov’s Book “Mechanics of Destinies”

On October 30, the Moscow School of Cinema will host a special event dedicated to the book “The Mechanics of Fates” by renowned screenwriter, poet, and dramatist Yury Arabov. The publication originates from the author’s lectures on screenwriting delivered at VGIK, exploring the intricacies of human destinies and the foundational principles of crafting dramatic narratives.

Arabov examines these concepts through the biographical lenses of Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, and Napoleon Bonaparte. Additionally, the volume features poetry composed by the author during his final years.

Yury Arabov was a principal collaborator on Alexander Sokurov’s critically acclaimed films, including “Moloch,” “Taurus,” “The Sun,” and “Faust.” His extensive portfolio of screenplays also boasts notable works such as “The Horde” and “Yuri’s Day.” Alongside his literary and cinematic pursuits, Arabov dedicated many years to teaching at VGIK, imparting his profound expertise to emerging generations of storytellers.

The discussion panel will feature screenwriter, director, and producer Yuliana Koshkina, screenwriter Dmitry Lemeshev, screenwriter, filmmaker, and author Elena Verner, alongside screenwriter and Moscow School of Cinema faculty member Oleg Sirotkin. The speakers will delve into Arabov’s visionary concepts and his distinctive approach to dramatic art.

The event will take place on October 30 at 19:00 at the following address: Nizhnyaya Syromyatnicheskaya Street, 10, Building 2, 5th Floor, Classroom 2/5.01.

Source: Film.ru