Mariana Čengel Solčanská

Mariana Čengel Solčanská (1978) was born in Nitra. She studied at the Charles University in Prague, and at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, earning a degree in Political Science and Cultural Studies. Since 2003, she is a student of the Film and Television Faculty at The Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, in Bratislava, studying Film and TV Directing led by director Martin Šulík.

She has directed several short student movies, including Mlčanie (Silence), List pána Levického (Mr. Levickys Letter), Šimijé, Monštrancia (Monstrance) and others. Her most recent mid-length movie Ábelov čierny pes (Abels Black Dog), which was co-produced with the Czech TV, was premiered at the Bratislava International Film Festival in 2006. The Flying Cyprian is her feature-length debut.

Film Awards: Mlode kadry. Young Cinema Art. 2nd World Sudent Film Festival 2008 Warsaw. 8 equivalent awards. (Abel´s Black Dog)

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