Tatyana Lioznova 1924 – 2011

Biography

Tatyana Lioznova was born on July 20, 1924, in Moscow, during a transformative period in Soviet cinema. She would go on to become a notable film director and screenwriter, contributing to Russian and Soviet filmmaking during a remarkable career that spanned decades of creative work in the motion picture industry.

Throughout her professional life, Lioznova established herself as a respected creative voice in cinema, working both behind the camera as a director and at the writing desk as a screenwriter. Her dual expertise in these complementary disciplines allowed her to shape complete artistic visions, from conception through final production. She remained based in Moscow, the cultural heart of Soviet and Russian film, where she developed her craft and left her mark on the industry.

Lioznova passed away on September 29, 2011, in her native Moscow at the age of 87. Her contributions to film were honored through her burial at Donskoe Cemetery, one of Moscow’s most significant burial grounds, reflecting the respect she commanded in her field. Her legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of twentieth-century Russian and Soviet cinema.