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Oleg Teptsov (Олег Павлович Тепцов)

Oleg Pavlovich Teptsov (born 5 October 1954) is a Soviet and Russian film director, screenwriter, producer, and musician.

Biography

Teptsov was born on 5 October 1954 in Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR (now Saint Petersburg, Russia).
He studied at the Leningrad State Conservatory (named after Rimsky-Korsakov), graduating in 1979 as an oboist under teacher K. Nikonchuk (К. Никончук).
In 1984, he graduated from the directing department of the Higher Courses for Scriptwriters and Directors (ВКСР), in the workshop of Emil Lotianu (Э. В. Лотяну).
His first major recognition came with his film Gospodin oformitel (Мистер дизайнер / Mister Designer), which was in part a reworking of his diploma project.
In 1999, he became head of the St. Petersburg public cultural fund.

Awards and Recognition

In 1987, Teptsov won a directing prize at a competition in Almaty, Kazakhstan, for Gospodin oformitel.^[1]
In 1990, Posvyashchyonnyy was screened in the Forum section at the Berlin International Film Festival.^[2]

Artistic Style and Themes

While critical commentary is limited, what is known suggests:

Teptsov’s films tend to explore mysticism, the supernatural, and surreal imagery.
His debut Gospodin oformitel is often described as one of the early Soviet films engaging with mystical themes.
His musical collaborations, particularly with Sergey Kuryokhin, suggest a blending of avant-garde or experimental musical sensibilities into his films.^[3]^[4]^{[circular reference]}

References

^ "Олег Тепцов — биография, новости, личная жизнь". Retrieved YYYY-MM-DD. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ "Олег Тепцов — биография, новости, личная жизнь". Retrieved YYYY-MM-DD. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ "31 Days of Hell: Mister Designer (1987) - Reviewed". 24 October 2021. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
^ "Mister Designer". Retrieved 2025-10-07.

[1] "Олег Тепцов — биография, новости, личная жизнь". Retrieved YYYY-MM-DD. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[2] "Олег Тепцов — биография, новости, личная жизнь". Retrieved YYYY-MM-DD. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[3] "31 Days of Hell: Mister Designer (1987) - Reviewed". 24 October 2021. Retrieved 2025-10-07.

[4] "Mister Designer". Retrieved 2025-10-07.

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