Olya Zueva
Director, actress. Born in Vladivostok. From 2006-2016 lived and worked in New York. Received actor’s training at the famous school of Susan Batson, studied at the film faculty at The New School. In parallel to her studies appeared in episodic roles (e.g., in the series “Orange is the New Black”), played the lead role in Anna Melikian’s short “Such a Mood. Bach’s Adagio and a Small Fragment from the Life of the Girl Lena”, scripted and directed short films. In 2016 moved to Moscow. In 2018 played the leading female role in the film “The Coach”.
As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be...
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The Coach
as VaryaContemporary Russia. After he flubs a penalty kick, a humiliated national soccer player quits...
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Love Is Strange
as EugeniaAfter 39 years together, Ben and George finally tie the knot, but George loses his job as a...
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In the Hood
as LidaVova and his best friend Kisa make ends meet by working for the local thug in Vladivostock,...
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A Mood Like That, Bach’s Adagio and Several Episodes from the Life of the girl Lena
as LenaOne day in the life of the girl Lena, looking for reasons (not) to get acquainted with men,...
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Orange Is the New Black
as JamieA crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she...
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