But the works of A. G. Ivanov are not only a reflection of personal life experience. His films also speak about the human qualities of the director, his character, and this does not always happen. It seems to me that the clarity and clarity of the life positions of his characters, the courage to solve complex and acute problems, the aversion to small things, all kinds of fuss and vanity, life on a large scale — all this is himself. Direct, strong, always demanding of himself, unexpected. This is how he appeared, for example, in "The First Russians." Unlike all his previous films and controversial in many ways, which was far from successful in everything, this film nevertheless was remembered both for the strength of the feelings that overwhelmed the characters and for its vivid pictorial solution: a passionate clash of contrasting, local colors — red, white, black, gold. It was impossible to believe that this film was created by a man who had crossed the threshold of his sixtieth birthday, a director who had previously directed films about the Patriotic War in a completely different way.
And in this surprise, the evidence of constant search and dissatisfaction with what has been achieved is also a manifestation of the artist's character.
That's exactly what he is, Alexander Gavrilovich Ivanov. His majestic and large figure, penetrating, stern gaze, and high forehead under a crew cut of gray hair inspire reverence and even some awe. And suddenly — sly humor, youthful spontaneity.
I remember how surprised and inspired we, young film critics at that time, were by an unexpected (this rarely happens!) invitation to participate in the discussion of the script of "The First Russians". And the genuine, reckless, creative interest with which the venerable director, one of the creators of Lenfilm, took the comments of well-known critics and neophytes. It was only later that we realized that this was a manifestation of Lenfilm's wonderful tradition of frank, businesslike creative discussions, which, alas, has now been lost in haste and fuss.
And with what youthful enthusiasm and genuine acting skills Alexander Gavrilovich read (or rather, relived) the pages of his then unfinished book "The Screen of Fate" in front of the only listener — the author of these lines!
With what respect for the work of a younger colleague and at the same time, he spoke unflatteringly recently at a discussion of Mikhail Ershov's film "The Blockade"!
And so it is in everything: clarity of thought, clarity of position. Not the slightest desire to act like a master and teach. Inner significance, honesty, responsibility in everything — in directing, in relationships with people.
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