📆 13 February 2026, 19:00 - 20:30

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“Cinema of the 20th Century in Faces” is an offline lecture series about directors who created their own cinematic languages and conveyed their era through films more accurately than any textbooks. Their works are studied at leading film schools in Europe and the USA, and they inspire contemporary authors, yet for many viewers, these names remain “heard somewhere.” This series is a way to understand and start watching complex films confidently, without fear or the feeling that “this is not for me.”

 

The author and host of the series is Denis Segeda @denisegeda, an independent director, photographer, and cinematographer. He has been involved in cinema since childhood, and among his works is the 37-minute film “Three Matches,” which received high praise from Anton Dolin. Denis studied with Dmitry Bykov, worked with Natalia Remish, led film discussions online and offline in Warsaw, taught hundreds of people shooting and editing techniques, and filmed over twenty documentaries about the history and culture of the Netherlands for Russian-speaking expats. He is currently working on a documentary related to the archive of Andrei Tarkovsky.

 

The first meeting — Kira Muratova

 

We will start with one of the most radical figures in the history of 20th-century cinema. Muratova became a director in a system where her authorial language met resistance. Her early 1971 film was shelved for many years and was shown to audiences only during the Perestroika.

 

In the lecture, we will discuss conflicts with the Odessa Film Studio, her forced move to Leningrad, the formation of her unique artistic language, and Muratova's influence on subsequent generations. This includes her role in the development of Renata Litvinova and her work with actors and artists from Vladimir Vysotsky to Alla Demidova.

 

This meeting will provide you with context, support, and confidence for independently watching Muratova's films—without feelings of alienation and “misunderstanding.”

 

The lecture takes place offline in Warsaw, in Russian, in the format of a presentation and live conversation. It is a space for people who value not only consuming culture but also discussing it.

 

The project is organized by AEvent—we bring people together around art and create an environment for thoughtful, respectful dialogue. To maintain the atmosphere, guests will be treated to a small reception.