Showing posts with label Danila Kozlovsky. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Danila Kozlovsky. Show all posts
Friday, August 15, 2014
Full Videos of the Cast's 'Frostbite' Message
These are the full videos of Danila and Dom's video messages as seen on the IndieGoGo website. More full videos of the cast to come!
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Happy Birthday Danila!
Happy Birthday Danila !!!
We wish you another year full of success, happiness, and fulfillment. With love and support always from your fans and us here at Dhampir Life <3
Huge thanks to KozlovskyBR, Guardian Oath, Danila K. Fans BR, Kozlovsky Fanbase, and Lia Hathaway for helping to put these birthday videos together!
And a thank you to everyone that submitted a video, picture, and fanart for Danila!
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine (Russia) ft. Zoey Deutch and Danila Kozlovsky
Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine features a special interview between Zoey Deutch and Danila Kozlovsky for their April 2014 issue! Check out the scans (in Russian) and translation below!
Interview (Translated):
Zoey Deutch asked Danila everything about his real feelings, crushes and chances of settling down.
Zoey: Vampire Academy just premiered in LA, and Dubrovsky hits theaters in the near future in Russia. Tell me, who is this Dubrovsky, is it some guy? *Laughs* I really don't know.
Danila: It's a classic story, I mean, it's based on Russian classic literature. Vladimir Dubrovsky is the main character of an unfinished book by great Russian poet and writer - Alexander Pushkin. And speaking in school terms, this movie is our arbitrary essay of it. It's a criminal drama. By the way, I, too, wanted to ask you to explain something for me.
Z: Shoot.
D: What is the American dream? Does it still exist? And if so, who is living it in USA?
Z: Literally, American dream is an equality, democracy and material well-being. I love my country, I'm proud of it, but I'm not sure if american dream still exists. It definitely exists in cinema. And what is cinema for you?
D: I think, the most important thing is that it gives us, mortal people, the opportunity to create a real miracle. And for you?
Z: It's a great opportunity to tell a story to strangers, to reach them, affect their lives, lift their spirits - it's a wonderful gift.
D: And if you had a gift, say, to transform into animals. Which one would you become?
*Zoey laughs*
D: I'm really interested! You are a girl from a farm. You grew up close to nature, surrounded by animals. You're almost a Mowgli of LA. So who would you be, if you were born not human?
Z: Well, I'm active, mobile, with changeable mood. I'm very stubborn, always know what I want and how to get it.
D: Sounds like a cat.
Z: On the other hand, I have a kind heart, I'm friendly, loyal and I love tasty food - and these sound like dog qualities. But if we go deeper, I think, I'm not land creature, more marine. Dolphin, for example. I have good imagination, I'm caring and love attention. And of course I'm very loud. *Laughs loudly*
D: That's right. *Laughs*
Z: Danila, can you go out of character? Say, you come home after a play or filming - is it difficult to let go of your character?
D: You like no one else understand, that theater and cinema are a job and a way of life simultaneously. I try not to mix professional stuff with private stuff. I never go home in character. I don't want people, who are close to me, to suffer from it. It's another thing that my work lasts for whole 24 hours, without stopping. You think about your role, repeat lines to yourself, play scenes in your mind, and exist in a continuous inner dialogue. And that's what I call a way of life. It's almost uncontrollable.
Z: You're an amazing actor, love you. I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself. *Laughs* Remember that kissing scene, where you had to change your clothes after every take, because my make-up left stains on your shirt? These are nice memories. And how do you handle stress and pressure, which always accompany fame?
D: Oh no, Zoey, now we will talk about love only. You started it.
Z: Great! Do you remember your first crush?
D: My first crush crashed on me in the yard of the building in Moscow, where I spent all my childhood. It was, as I thought then, a stunningly gorgeous girl, and she always walked a gigantic mastiff. She lived on ninth floor, and I'm on the second. That is to say, that my love was literally unreachable. *Laughs* or an alien. Only with a very big dog. I was seven back then, and for this age it's a very serious and strong feeling. Unanswered. Tragic.
Z: And after all these years, what advice could you give to a 7 year old you?
D: Back then I just started to flirt with girls, and I knew exactly what I was doing. I wouldn't advise that guy.
Z: Maybe you'd ask HIM to advise you.
D: Fortunately, it's impossible to guess something in love. We make the same mistakes, swear to ourselves, that we won't do that anymore, and then make them again with a ferocious aspiration. And that's great.
Z: Do you plan to quit dating around and get married?
D: Of course I'm thinking about it. Someday it will happen, but not now. And not tomorrow. First, you need to find a person who trusts you, and whom you trust. I gotta admit, I can't imagine what it is -- your own family. But judging by the delights of my friends - it's an incredible happiness.
Z: What is the most amazing thing that happened to you in your life?
D: When you make yourself lift your ass from the couch, tear your ear from the phone, close Facebook and Instagram - this amazing feeling literally hits you. Sunsets in Australia, vineyards in Tuscany, paintings in The Musée de l' Orangerie in Paris, beautiful people in the streets, movies, music, many things.
Z: Beauty is in the eyes of the person you love. It comes from the inside. By the way I just remembered how I twisted my leg at the set and how you worried about me. Thank you. And what is pain for you?
D: Physical or mental unbearableness. Like someone got inside your body, in your soul, and shits there.
Z: I'm familiar with that feeling. And what is love?
D: In words of actress Marina Golub "When you suffocate in one's absence, and in their presence you understand - that they're your whole world" I couldn't say it more right myself. And can you describe love in three words?
Z: Easy! Respect. Sense of humor. Constant growth.
D: Perfect.
Monday, March 17, 2014
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Thursday, February 13, 2014
Danila Kozlovsky Interview with Moskovsky Komsomolets
Translated from Russian to English via @kapsya72:
Danila Kozlovsky continues the expansion of Russian actors
to the West. Recently it was held the American premiere of “Vampire Academy” –
the first part of the film adaptation of the bestselling author Richelle Mead,
in which Kozlovsky played one of the main roles, Dimitri Belikov, the son of a
vampire and a human woman, such called dhampirs. Dimitri works in the Academy
as a mentor of real vampires and younger dhampirs. In particular, he protects
two friends – Rosemarie and Lissa. On the eve of the film’s release in
theaters, Kozlovsky met with MK to talk about the Hollywood experience,
difficulties of translation and working with Olga Kurylenko, who became famous
after her big role in “Quantum of Solace”.
Danila, tell us your secret of how best to overcome the
language barrier?
I am afraid my secret is quite boring: I just learned the language.
I am afraid my secret is quite boring: I just learned the language.
You spent many nights with a textbook?
Not only the evenings. Basically, if I had a free five minutes, I devoted to their pursuits. Sometimes it is more effective than two hours of frustration. There are several stages of language learning. The first is the most difficult, when you’re bored and you’re struggling to overcome boredom. Second – when you start to get better, it seems to you, what you’re saying, but actually you are still not doing it. And the third stage is when you suddenly realize that you can talk. And you begin to enjoy the fact that you can formulate fairly complex thoughts, even to joke. Every newly learned word brings joy that you used to understand with difficulty before. And you really can’t wait for the evening, to sit back and learn the language, because it’s very interesting.
Not only the evenings. Basically, if I had a free five minutes, I devoted to their pursuits. Sometimes it is more effective than two hours of frustration. There are several stages of language learning. The first is the most difficult, when you’re bored and you’re struggling to overcome boredom. Second – when you start to get better, it seems to you, what you’re saying, but actually you are still not doing it. And the third stage is when you suddenly realize that you can talk. And you begin to enjoy the fact that you can formulate fairly complex thoughts, even to joke. Every newly learned word brings joy that you used to understand with difficulty before. And you really can’t wait for the evening, to sit back and learn the language, because it’s very interesting.
According to the plot, you’re a Dhampir. You have no fangs,
and you don’t drink blood. Then what’s the buzz? I thought that first of all in
vampire movies, actors liked the opportunity to aesthetically bite someone’s
neck.
Firstly, this is wonderful mythology conceived and written by Richelle Mead, in which it is interesting to live. Secondly, the role itself is interesting. The guy lives a long time in America, but he remains Russian in the mental sense, in some fundamental things. It’s very nice that Richelle has established him as a man who loves, falls in love, is passionate. He is a hero in general. He is a man who educates, protects and saves. He is wonderful in all its manifestations. To play such a character is much nicer than to just suck the blood of someone’s neck even if it is impregnated with good perfume.
Firstly, this is wonderful mythology conceived and written by Richelle Mead, in which it is interesting to live. Secondly, the role itself is interesting. The guy lives a long time in America, but he remains Russian in the mental sense, in some fundamental things. It’s very nice that Richelle has established him as a man who loves, falls in love, is passionate. He is a hero in general. He is a man who educates, protects and saves. He is wonderful in all its manifestations. To play such a character is much nicer than to just suck the blood of someone’s neck even if it is impregnated with good perfume.
The film tells the story of contemporary America, but you
filmed it in England.
It was really nice there. London is a lovely city. Although it was not easy in the first two weeks. For some reason I thought that it was going to be warm, but it was cold outside, plus 12. I brought only summer clothes. Now you say, “Oh, what’s the problem! He froze in London!” And the truth is, it was harder for me to cope with the new situation: the language, the shooting ground, the people around me. All of this was new to me. I experienced the first stress already at the airport, when I went to the passport control, and heard… (followed by several non-translatable sounds with a strong British accent. – MK.). And you don’t understand: is this English? And the driver is Englishman there. The director is an American. One producer is American of Indian origin. The other producer is Scottish. The third producer is pure American from somewhere in the South. Stuntmen were from the North. This is the complete mixture of accents, dialects. And nobody pays attention to the fact that English is not your native language. There were only two people who forgave me for my bad English. Those were my wonderful dialect coach, and a young girl who had Italian parents. Apparently, she just knew how difficult it is for a foreigner in a similar situation. On the other hand, they should not have to do me favors. Since now you got involved – so come on, work.
It was really nice there. London is a lovely city. Although it was not easy in the first two weeks. For some reason I thought that it was going to be warm, but it was cold outside, plus 12. I brought only summer clothes. Now you say, “Oh, what’s the problem! He froze in London!” And the truth is, it was harder for me to cope with the new situation: the language, the shooting ground, the people around me. All of this was new to me. I experienced the first stress already at the airport, when I went to the passport control, and heard… (followed by several non-translatable sounds with a strong British accent. – MK.). And you don’t understand: is this English? And the driver is Englishman there. The director is an American. One producer is American of Indian origin. The other producer is Scottish. The third producer is pure American from somewhere in the South. Stuntmen were from the North. This is the complete mixture of accents, dialects. And nobody pays attention to the fact that English is not your native language. There were only two people who forgave me for my bad English. Those were my wonderful dialect coach, and a young girl who had Italian parents. Apparently, she just knew how difficult it is for a foreigner in a similar situation. On the other hand, they should not have to do me favors. Since now you got involved – so come on, work.
What language you spoke with Olga Kurylenko?
We spoke Russian when we were alone. And when we spoke in the presence of the Western comrades, then in English. She is a very good actress. Simply wonderful. In another case, Terrence Malick would not have invited her for his film. I think she did everything great, brightly, funny in this movie. I remember our first scene: we needed to keep a straight face. We played a conflict between us: she is the evil headmistress, and I must protect the girls. But she was so funny at this point that I was difficult to hold back. And, of course, she is very beautiful.
We spoke Russian when we were alone. And when we spoke in the presence of the Western comrades, then in English. She is a very good actress. Simply wonderful. In another case, Terrence Malick would not have invited her for his film. I think she did everything great, brightly, funny in this movie. I remember our first scene: we needed to keep a straight face. We played a conflict between us: she is the evil headmistress, and I must protect the girls. But she was so funny at this point that I was difficult to hold back. And, of course, she is very beautiful.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Danila Kozlovsky and Olga Kurylenko Hang Out in LA (February 6-8)
"Beware of the vampires. They are currently in LA!!! @KozlovskyD that's a perfect spot for a bite!"
"Celebration #happytimes in #LA with my darling @KozlovskyD #vampireacademy" -Olga
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
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