Lyudmila Artemieva is an actress of rare comedy talent. The images created by her on television, for the most part, became popularly popular. Cheerful taxi driver from the eponymous series, a young grandmother from "Who's in the house owner" - these bright, extraordinary characters managed to become relatives for regulars on the evening air. However, Artemieva is not going to dwell on television success. In the near future two films with her participation will appear on the wide screen: "Gift 2012" by Ilya Khotinenko and "Cinderella 4x4", directed by Yuri Morozov. In the latter, the actress played the role of a fairy: a modern, bright sorceress.
On the eve of the release of the picture, we met with Lyudmila and talked about the picture, the directors and about life.
Tell us about the film "Cinderella 4x4"
If I were given such a film for a holiday, I would, of course, be perfectly happy. We had a wonderful family movie, crazy and magical - in general, a kind of festive cake with a cherry on the top.
Are you satisfied with your role?
I can not somehow distinguish myself in this film. Here all together - and gorgeous costumes, and a unique setting, and stunning scenery. Plus, the picture turned out to be very musical - just some kind of rock opera.
The film is positioned as a modern fairy tale. Do you like fairy tales?
I adore fairy tales! All! I love the telephone directory - it's also a fairy tale; behind these figures are hidden some people with their stories, lives. The main thing is the desire to compose them: if you want, you will succeed. As a child, I was very fond of the tales of Hauf, Anderson. Now my main fairy tale in life: with me amazing events happen, fantastic events. It inspires.
How did you work on set?
I was underfed by the filming process. In total, there were fifty-two work shifts, but at my disposal only a few nights. I did not understand who I was or what I was. I thought I was in magic. Around it unfolded a certain action, shamanism, and we plunged into it with a head.
Were there any interesting situations on the site? Perhaps, magical, mystical?
The snow then went on, then stopped; we did not have time to shoot anything - it was already dawn; All my hands were in rings that were constantly falling. Can this be called magic? I think yes.
How did your relationship with colleagues?
I had wonderful colleagues. I had Pavel Filimonov, whose voice was probably voiced by most of the commercials on television. I had Ulyana Ivashchenko - a wonderful four-year-old creation: you can only dream about a more sensitive and subtle partner. It was a real pleasure.
You already have a lot of experience working with children. How did you work with them this time?
In working with children there is no concept of "experience". Each child is a new world, a new soul, a new discovery. They are wonderful wannabes, they always let know that life is not work, but an endless celebration, they try to do what they like. For me there is no concept of "credo", but I would like to adopt this position. Although it is only now, it is quite possible that tomorrow I will think differently. I do not like to nail myself to some positions, because life flies and everything changes: if several years ago I was told that in my life such a wonderful fairy tale would appear, I probably would not have believed it.
Do you have a favorite director? With whom would you like to work?
This is a difficult question. You need to first love you. I enjoy from those discoveries, those meetings that occur. I really want to work with Olga Muzaleva (director of the series "Taxi Driver" - Editor's Note) I would like to once again star in Yuri Moroz - a very extraordinary person, Ilya Khotinenko. By and large, the favorite director is the one who takes pictures of you, but it is very important that during the work he convinces you.
Can you say that the directors on the set of "Cinderella" convinced you?
Certainly! I was convinced at least that I was starting to move with them in time, breathing in unison, singing along with them.
What does your profession mean to you?
Self-expression and pleasure. You never buy ice cream that you do not like. My work is what I love. Whether I'm coping with her or not is another matter. Without self-expression, I'm bored.
What attracts you more is cinema or theatrical stage?
Working in the theater was a wonderful experience. Each graduate of the theatrical institute considers himself to be a genius, but the main formation of an actor occurs in the theater. Then, when the first steps have already been passed, I really want to know what a movie actress is. These are completely different sensations. Invariably, only one thing: every second you enjoy both in the theater and in the cinema.
You are most widely known as a comedic actress. Is there a tragic role that you would like to play?
To admit, I do not understand the concept of tragedy to the end. Anyway, in any tragedy there is something comic. Sometimes it seemed to me that everything was bad, just awful: I went out, cried, passers-by looked sympathetically at me. But then the tears disappeared, and I perceived what happened as the greatest good and good. In life everything is comical and tragic at the same time.
Do you have a dream role?
I all dream to play. I want to play all. I dream of playing a child - it would be very interesting, because in fact, all adults are big children. Many are embarrassed by this, but only those people who are children continue to make great strides. I mean openness, sincerity and, most importantly, the desire to do what you like. I'm very interested in playing in what falls from the sky. I'm just setting my hands. I dreamed of playing a fairy: good, driving, positive. After all, there is no concept of good apart from evil. We are not bad and not good - we are all in place.
Do you follow the novelties of the national cinema? Can you mark something?
I do not even see films with my participation (Laughs.). I dont have an opportunity. I watch mainly any concerts on DVD - jazz, classical. I love animation. To date, in music, I like the style of chill out - an incredible range of names and authors. Sometimes I put a record of birds, listen to their singing. However, again, all this is only today and now; tomorrow, it is entirely possible that everything will be different.
Are you friendly with the world?
Good question. I am the world, and the world is me. I do not even understand how it's not to be friends with the world.
Are you a funny person? Do you often change your mood?
Yes, I am laughable. And my mood changes often. God, how much I know about myself (laughs).
I think you are a very positive person. Still, do you have depression?
No. Never. There is a feeling that I do not know anything. Wisdom, where are you? There is no it. I observe myself, surrounding people, situations: I draw conclusions and gain experience.
Do you like people?
I believe that another person is the same as me, and I am the same as he is. He just chose one way of self-realization, and I - the other. And in this miracle - we are all free.