Video: The most famous foreign guests of the Moscow Film Festival
2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00
On August 3, 1959, the first International Film Festival opened in Moscow. To be more precise, the festival resumed after a break, changing its name from "Soviet" to "Moscow". The Moscow International Film Festival is one of the oldest in the world and is a class "A" festival (only film premieres participate in the competition). Today in the history of the festival there are a lot of bright moments, and one of its main highlights is the arrival of foreign stars.
Sophia Loren, 1965
Today it is difficult to surprise the Russian capital with Hollywood guests, and earlier their visit was a whole event. Let's take a look at the most memorable visits.
Elizabeth Taylor and Tatiana Samoilova, 1961
In 1961, the legendary Elizabeth Taylor became a guest of the II Moscow Film Festival. She flew in with her husband Eddie Fisher. The Hollywood diva not only became a guest of the celebrations, but also walked around Red Square - then the stars did it without protection.
Gina Lollobrigida and Yuri Gagarin, 1961
At the festival, Lollobrigida talked to Yuri Gagarin.
In the same year, the festival was attended by another star - Gina Lollobrigida. She and Taylor were both invited to one of the gala dinners. Without saying a word, the actresses came in identical outfits from Christian Dior. They, however, were not at a loss, but warmly embraced with the words: "Hello, little sister." Even at the festival, Lollobrigida talked to Yuri Gagarin, who at that time was already the first man to conquer space.
Jean Mare, 1963
Two years later, another legend visited Moscow - the French actor Jean Mare. Then almost all domestic actresses tried to attract the attention of one of the most courageous stars, not yet knowing that he was not at all interested in women.
Sophia Loren, 1965
1965 year. Moscow. Sophia Loren slowly walks through the streets in elegant outfits. Those who saw the legendary star could not believe their eyes. However, she did come - in connection with the Moscow Film Festival.
Robert de Niro, 1987
In 1987, Robert de Niro visited the capital for the first time. He was invited to become the chairman of the festival jury.
Gerard Depardieu and Claude Berry, 1987
Also this year, the guests of the Moscow International Film Festival were actor Gerard Depardieu and director Claude Berry. They came to present the film Jean de Florette. From those days Depardieu's love for Russia and Moscow began.
Richard Gere and Sergei Soloviev, 1995
Richard Gere was a guest of the festival in 1995.
The famous "gentleman" of Hollywood, Richard Gere, was a guest of the festival (and chairman of the jury) in 1995. The MIFF organization service was so kind to the actor that even the minimum distances he covered only in a limousine, accompanied by a motorcade.
Lara Flynn Boyle and Jack Nicholson, 2001
In 2001, Jack Nicholson and Lara Flynn Boyle arrived at the festival. Surprisingly, Nicholson, who has already become a movie legend, could safely walk around Moscow. When he did this in the company of Nikita Mikhalkov, they immediately ran to take autographs from the domestic director, but nobody recognized Nicholson.
Meryl Streep, 2004
Meryl Streep attended the festival in 2004. She was already then the record holder for the number of Oscar nominations, and in Moscow she received an honorary prize - the Stanislavsky I Believe Prize.
Quentin Tarantino and Nikita Mikhalkov, 2004
Director Quentin Tarantino also came to the same festival - he presented the second part of his film "Kill Bill".
Charlize Theron and Will Smith, 2008
In 2008, an unexpected couple, Charlize Theron and Will Smith, graced the path of the Moscow International Festival with their presence. They presented a joint film "Hancock". The actors were very friendly with fans and the press and had a lot of fun.
Helen Mirren, 2011
Helen Mirren received the honorary prize of the festival - "I Believe".
Helen Mirren - nee Elena Lydia Vasilievna Mironova - arrived in the homeland of her ancestors in 2011. The actress, famous for her roles of British queens, looked, as always, elegant and beautiful. She received the honorary prize of the festival - "I Believe" - for her loyalty to the principles of the Stanislavsky school.
Brad Pitt, 2013
Actor Brad Pitt was the most anticipated star visitor this summer. Brad flew to Moscow with his two daughters and in his free time walked with them on Red Square. Well, at the opening ceremony of the Moscow International Film Festival, the actor kindly signed autographs to absolutely all the fans who came, which even had to delay the beginning of the ceremony.
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