“Audiences and Online Reception: Before and After COVID” is delighted to host Michael Idov, the Latvian-American creator of Russian films and tv shows, for a conversation about how Russian audiences have changed in the COVID-19 era, including his recent experiences filming in Russia. During this event, Idov will also discuss his award-winning spy drama The Optimists. This free event is open to the public and will feature a question-and-answer session moderated by Drs. Yana Hashamova and Alisa Lin from the Department of Slavic and Eastern European Languages and Cultures.
About Michael Idov
Michael Idov is the screenwriter of the Palme d’Or-nominated LETO (Cannes 2018), director of the acclaimed feature THE HUMORIST, the creator of hit Russian TV series LONDONGRAD and THE OPTIMISTS, and the author of four books, including the recent DRESSED UP FOR A RIOT (Farrar, Straus 2018). A Latvian-born American raised in Riga, Michael moved to New York in 1998, winning three National Magazine Awards for his writing in New York Magazine before changing his focus to film and TV. He and his wife and frequent collaborator Lily are currently based in Los Angeles.
Event Information
A Conversation with Michael Idov
Wednesday, November 18
4:00-5:00 p.m. (ET)
Registration for this Zoom webinar is required. Please fill-out the RSVP form by Tuesday, November 17th to receive the Zoom event link.