KIRILL SOKOLOV

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Kirill Sokolov (born 1989) is a Russian filmmaker, screenwriter, and editor known for his distinctive black comedy/action style in films like Why Don't You Just Die! (2018) and No Looking Back (2021). Initially trained in physics, he transitioned to directing, gaining recognition for his intense, Tarantino-esque style. After criticizing the Russian government in 2022, he relocated to Los Angeles and is developing the thriller ULTRA for TriStar.

Style: Known for dark comedy, high-octane action, and stylized violence, often compared to Tarantino or Guy Ritchie.

Why Don’t You Just Die!

Andrei, a detective and the world's most horrible father, brings together a terrible group of people in his apartment: his resentful actress daughter, an angry thug, and a cheated cop. Each one of them has a reason to want revenge..

Released: 2018

Duration: 1h 39m

Director: Kirill Sokolov

Cast: Alexander Kuznetsov, Vitaliy Khaev, Evgeniya Kregzhde

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2. No Looking Back

After four years in prison, Olya decides to start over. And first of all she wants to get her ten-year-old daughter back.

Released: 2021

Duration: 1h 41m

Director: Kirill Sokolov

Cast: Igor Grabuzov, Vitaliy Khaev, Viktoriya Korotkova

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3. They Will Kill You

A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a NYC high-rise, unaware of the building's history of disappearances. She soon realizes the community is shrouded in mystery.