Nikolai Pokoptsev

Birth : 1932-05-15,

Death : 2003-11-07

Movies

The Turn of the Century
Director of Photography
"The Institute of Conscious Dreams" - the so-called clinic is a mysterious place. True miracles happen here. It is here, during psychedelic sessions, that a door opens into a different reality, into the depths of a person's consciousness and his genetic memory.
Russian Symphony
Director of Photography
The protagonist finds out that some children were left behind in a sinking school, and is slowly driven mad as he tries to save them. A parable on the theme of the Last Judgment, numerous catastrophic events reveal a certain ambiguity in their origins, accompanied by the terrible suspicion that the things going on are some kind of a performance or theatrical production.
Dance Macabre
Director of Photography
Jessica is an American ballerina who reluctantly enrols in a Russian dance academy, where she meets the charismatic choreographer Anthony. A dead ringer for Anthony's long dead lover, Jessica becomes Anthony's favourite student - and his personal obsession. But what should be the chance of a lifetime for Jessica becomes a living nightmare, as each of her fellow dancers is brutally murdered.
A Visitor to a Museum
Director of Photography
It is the future, the world is in ruins and a large portion of the population consists of deformed mutants living in reservations. In this world a man decides to spend his vacation visiting the ruins of a museum that is now buried under the sea.
A Tale of The Brave Khochbar
Director of Photography
End of XVII century, Dagestan. A young outlaw named Khochbar accompanies the daughter of the nutsal of Khunzakh Khanate, Saadat, who was married for political reasons to the son of the Shamkhal of Tarki. During the long road, the young princess develops feelings towards Khochbar...
Dead Man's Letters
Director of Photography
In a world after the nuclear apocalypse a scholar helps a small group of children and adults survive, staying with them in the basement of the former museum of history. In his mind he writes letters to his son — though it is obvious that they will never be read.
Three Times About Love
Director of Photography
Former soldier returns to his village only to discover that his girlfriend married another man.
Rudolfio
Cinematography
A short film based on the story by Valentin Rasputin.
Wedding day
Camera Operator
Michael and Nyura are getting ready for the wedding. Suddenly, Klava returns to the city, Michael’s first love ...