★ HOW OLD IS NATALYA MERKULOVA?
Natalya Merkulova is 46 years old, born September 19, 1979 in RU · Virgo.
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About
Natalya Merkulova makes films that blur intimacy and history. Born in Orenburg Oblast in 1979, the Russian filmmaker collaborates with her husband Aleksey Chupov on directorial projects. Their debut Intimate Parts (2013) won best debut at Kinotavr; The Man Who Surprised Everyone (2018) screened in the Horizons section at Venice; Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021) competed in Venice's main selection. Virgo precision shapes her restrained, character-driven approach.
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Biography
Natalya Merkulova directs films—often co-directed with her husband Aleksey Chupov—that excavate the interior lives of historical and ordinary figures. Born September 19, 1979, in Orenburg Oblast, she is a Russian filmmaker and screenwriter. Her directorial debut, Intimate Parts (2013), screened at Kinotavr and won the best debut award. The Man Who Surprised Everyone (2018) advanced to the Horizons section of the 75th Venice International Film Festival. Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021)—also co-directed with Chupov—entered the main competition of the 78th Venice International Film Festival, a major festival selection. Her practice centers on screenwriting and direction. As a Virgo born in 1979, Merkulova channels the sign's methodical attention to detail and psychological precision into spare, emotionally complex narratives. Her films navigate the boundary between documentary restraint and narrative depth, often centering on figures caught between historical moment and private desire.
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Trivia
- She co-directs all her feature films with her husband, Aleksey Chupov, maintaining consistent creative partnership.
- Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021) competed in the main competition section—Venice's highest tier—at the 78th edition of the festival.
- Her debut win at Kinotavr for best new director came with Intimate Parts, her first feature.
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Numerology
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Idealistic and global. Natalya Merkulova often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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★ FAQ
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- How old is Natalya Merkulova?
- Natalya Merkulova is 46 years old (born September 19, 1979).
- When is Natalya Merkulova's birthday?
- Natalya Merkulova was born on September 19, 1979.
- What is Natalya Merkulova's zodiac sign?
- Natalya Merkulova is a Virgo, born September 19, 1979.
- What is Natalya Merkulova's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Natalya Merkulova was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Natalya Merkulova from?
- Natalya Merkulova is from RU.
- What does Natalya Merkulova do?
- Natalya Merkulova is a writer.
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