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Natalija Yefimkina

b. 1983

Ukrainian-born German filmmaker

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About Natalija Yefimkina

Born 1983. Natalija Yefimkina is a Ukrainian film director, screenwriter and director.

Natalija Yefimkina (; born 6 July 1983) is a Ukrainian-born German filmmaker. Her documentary Garage People (Garagenvolk) won the Heiner Carow Prize at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival. She is a resident of Berlin.

Early life Yefimkina was born in Kyiv, then-capital of the Ukrainian SSR, to a Ukrainian academic couple.

She has also directed several short documentary works, such as the reportage Schau in meine Welt (KiKA) in 2015 and worked as a stringer and translator on the series From Amsterdam to Odesa (MDR/Arte) in the same year. the Werner Herzog annual award, and Fairness award from ver.di-FilmUnion and federal acting association (BFFS) 2022.

Filmography Director

2019: 24H Europe: The Next Generation (TV Documentary) 2020: Garage People (Documentary) (also screenplay)

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Important facts

Born
6 July 1983, Kyiv
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, director
Nationality
Ukraine

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Natalija Yefimkina?

Ukrainian-born German filmmaker

When was Natalija Yefimkina born?

Natalija Yefimkina was born on 6 July 1983 in Kyiv.

What is Natalija Yefimkina's occupation?

Natalija Yefimkina is a film director, screenwriter and director.

What nationality is Natalija Yefimkina?

Natalija Yefimkina is Ukrainian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Natalija Yefimkina

· Wikidata: Q87568775

· DBpedia: Natalija Yefimkina

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