Claudia Bershadskaya

Biography of

Claudia Bershadskaya

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Claudia Bershadskaya is a Russian film director and graduate of the prestigious All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), one of the top ten film schools globally. Her career is distinguished by a commitment to telling deeply human stories, often exploring individuals in extraordinary or challenging circumstances.

Before pursuing filmmaking, Claudia worked as a flight attendant, an experience that shaped her perspective and inspired her creative approach. In 2021, she founded her own film studio, Human Pictures, in Russia. Since then, she has directed films addressing critical social and humanitarian issues, earning widespread recognition at both national and international levels.

Claudia’s work often takes her and her team to extreme and diverse locations, including Africa, Cape Horn in Argentina, and the Philippines, reflecting her dedication to capturing the resilience and complexity of the human spirit.

Films

• Fly (Student Film, 2016)

Synopsis: A documentary exploring aviation disasters, featuring the story of Tatyana Egorova, a plane crash survivor.

Recognition: Screened at Flahertiana (Russia), Listopad (Belarus), and Overcome (Brazil).

Awards: Best Director, Best Documentary.

• Mission (Graduation Film, 2018)

Synopsis: Shot in Kenya, this documentary reflects Claudia’s early exploration of human endurance in challenging environments.

• System Error (2023)

Synopsis: A powerful exploration of pediatric organ transplantation, highlighting Russian surgeon Mikhail Kaabak’s groundbreaking techniques and personal struggles with the healthcare system.

Premieres:

• Domestic: 2024 White Bird Film Festival, Kazan (Winner: Best Documentary Director).

• International: Cinema Verite Film Festival, Iran.

Awards

  • Best Director – White Bird Film Festival, Kazan, 2024 (System Error).
  • Best Documentary (Nominated) – White Bird Film Festival, Kazan, 2024 (System Error).
  • Best Documentary – Listopad Film Festival, Belarus, 2018 (Fly).
  • Best Student Direction – Won Together, Russia, 2017 (Fly).

• Multiple Official Selections – Flahertiana (Russia), Overcome (Brazil), and others (Fly).

Works By: Claudia Bershadskaya

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System Error (2024)

Houbara (2020)

In the Realm of the Spider-tailed Viper (2018)

Vortex (2019)

Afghan Girl’s Journey to Identity (2024)

In Search for the Persian Leopard (2011)

Kavuki Bokan (2024)

Tanhavash (2016)

Ranger and leopard Poster

Ranger and Leopard (2017)

Poster of The Green boy of Nature movie

The Green Boy of Nature (2024)

Poster of Alamto, a Reptile Wonderland movie

Alamto, a Reptile Wonderland (2014)

System Error (2024)

  • Runtime: 00:52
The story of a doctor performing surgeries on children under 5kg, dismissed due to a mistake. Families fight to defend him, leading to his reinstatement, another dismissal, a Moscow courtroom where he must defend his right to save lives.

Houbara (2020)

  • Runtime: 01:03
A gripping documentary exposing the plight of the Houbara Bustard, a vulnerable bird trafficked from Iran to Persian Gulf nations. Over 9 years, the film unveils the black market trade threatening its survival.

In the Realm of the Spider-tailed Viper (2018)

  • Runtime: 00:52
The Enigmatic Discovery of the Spider-Tailed Horned Viper

Vortex (2019)

  • Runtime: 00:49
Vortex explores the challenges and threats facing Asiatic cheetahs in Iran’s habitats, highlighting conservation efforts and scientific studies to save this critically endangered species from extinction.

Afghan Girl’s Journey to Identity (2024)

  • Runtime: 00:52
A young Afghan woman born in Iran, denied citizenship and identity, embarks on a life-changing journey to Afghanistan, searching for her identity—until the Taliban returns to power…

In Search for the Persian Leopard (2011)

  • Runtime: 01:05
“A Six-Year Journey to Capture the Elusive Persian Leopard”

Kavuki Bokan (2024)

  • Runtime: 00:52
The story of çirgan (Great Bustard) and its fight for survival. Kavukî Bokan captures the fragile existence of this majestic bird, now fewer than 30 in Iran, highlighting its endangered beauty and the urgent need for conservation.

Tanhavash (2016)

  • Runtime: 00:56
A six-year quest across Iran’s wilderness to document the last Asiatic Cheetahs. Tanhavash showcases the struggle to save this endangered species, revealing stunning landscapes and the urgent fight for Iran’s natural heritage.
Ranger and leopard Poster

Ranger and Leopard (2017)

  • Runtime: 00:52
In the mountains of Isfahan, ranger Halvani seeks to prove the Persian leopard’s presence. Though unseen for 40 years, he believes it exists and relentlessly pursues proof, challenging doubt and time.
Poster of The Green boy of Nature movie

The Green Boy of Nature (2024)

  • Runtime: 00:30
The story of Abolfazl, a 13-year-old nature enthusiast, who journeys to Turan National Park to encounter a bear and learns life lessons from various adventures in the wilderness.
Poster of Alamto, a Reptile Wonderland movie

Alamto, a Reptile Wonderland (2014)

  • Runtime: 01:00
For the first time ever, this riveting documentary shows a wonderland in Ilam where rare reptiles are living. The film shows these exotic species trying to survive on the planet for more time
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