The actress mastered a new profession. Natalia Bochkareva sat in the Director’s chair. The star made his first short film, which was attended by her colleagues and friends. Experience she loved it.

Natalia Bochkareva, like many colleagues on stage, in the period of crisis decided to learn a new field of activity. Star of TV series “Happy together” wanted to be on the other side of the camera, or rather, altogether to manage the process of film making. As you know, to strong-willed women do not impossible.

So, Bochkarev graduated from the Higher courses for scriptwriters and film Directors, one of the oldest and prestigious educational institutions in the Russian film industry, where she learned the lessons from a recognized master of cinema Vladimir Ivanovich Khotinenko. After graduating, the actress took off his debut Director’s work.

Film directed by Natalia Botchkareva is an intriguing name “Free day”. This short mystical-philosophical drama, by Director, producer and screenwriter of which was made by Natalia herself. “For me, this film was the first good and serious professional experience. Of course, there is no limit to perfection, and to say that one hundred percent successful, it would be foolish. But if my film will touch you and make you think at least one person about their Genesis, for me it will be already good luck”, – said Natalia Bochkareva.

Work on the film took place in a mystical place – estate Mtsyri Lermontov. The energy of this historic area of Russia contributed greatly to the creation of the special atmosphere of the film. On the set of the film was always present inexplicable fog and haze that it was difficult to fight. In the end, they seamlessly became one of the invisible character of the film, as if observing what happens.

Recall that in the history of cinema there are many examples of actors trying their hand as Directors. Among such successful filmmakers woody Allen, Takeshi Kitano, Mel Gibson, George Clooney and Angelina Jolie. It is worth noting that Nikita Mikhalkov, Vladimir Menshov, and Rolan of Bulls too in the beginning were actors. So Natalia botchkareva has every chance to succeed in his new role.