Valery Polienko
Valery Polienko stands as a defining figure among Directors of the Unknown.
Valery Polienko is a director.
"Polienko's most defining career moment might be his deep involvement with the pop duo t." — About Valery Polienko
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Facts about Valery Polienko
Did you know that Valery Polienko, beyond his directorial work, is also a highly successful lyricist, having written songs for some of Russia's biggest pop stars?
- Valery Polienko penned the lyrics for many hit songs for popular Russian pop groups, including t.A.T.u. and Nepara.
- He was the screenwriter behind t.A.T.u.'s iconic and often controversial music video 'Ya Soshla S Uma' (All The Things She Said).
- Polienko directed numerous music videos for prominent Russian artists, including Alla Pugacheva and Philip Kirkorov.
- He served as a creative producer for the popular Russian reality TV show 'Fabrika Zvyozd' (Star Factory).
- His directorial debut film, 'You and I' (2008), featured Hollywood stars Mischa Barton and Anton Yelchin.
Polienko's most defining career moment might be his deep involvement with the pop duo t.A.T.u., where he not only penned the lyrics for their biggest hits but also wrote the screenplays for their groundbreaking music videos and directed their biopic 'You and I.' This collaboration cemented his status as a key figure in early 2000s Russian pop culture.
Valery Polienko is remembered for shaping the visual and lyrical identity of a significant era of Russian pop music, particularly through his work with t.A.T.u., leaving an indelible mark on their global phenomenon.