Iris Lebedeva
Iris Lebedeva is an international film and theatre actress working across Europe and the Middle East.
Biography
She trained at the Gerasimov University of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow, in the directing class of Sergey Solovyov, where she developed a strong foundation in acting technique and character psychology.
Her work includes film, television, and independent theatre, with a focus on character-driven stories and complex, psychologically nuanced roles.
She has recently appeared in the feature film Minotaur, directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, selected for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
Based in Dubai, she collaborates internationally with directors and production teams.
Her work includes film, television, and independent theatre, with a focus on character-driven stories and complex, psychologically nuanced roles.
She has recently appeared in the feature film Minotaur, directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, selected for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
Based in Dubai, she collaborates internationally with directors and production teams.
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filmography
2026
Minotaur
Director Andrey Zvyagintsev
Official Selection, Cannes Film Festival
the lead role – Galina
2024
A Dream for Three
Director Vlad Nikolaev, the lead role – Vera /tv series/
Shepherd
Director Dmitriy Cherkasov, a role – Albina /tv series/
2023
Treasure
Director Alexander Sozonov,
the lead role – Nina /tv series/
2021
Love
Director Igor Tverdokhlebov,
the lead role in a novel – Bride
No kidding
Director Aleksandr Nezlobin,
a role – Valentina /tv series/
One Click
Director Sergey Filatov,
role – Natasha /web-series/
2020
Masha
Director Nastya Palchikova,
a role – Lena
2019
Restoration
Director Gerard Michael MacCarthy,
the lead role – Sveta /short/
Minotaur
Director Andrey Zvyagintsev
Official Selection, Cannes Film Festival
the lead role – Galina
2024
A Dream for Three
Director Vlad Nikolaev, the lead role – Vera /tv series/
Shepherd
Director Dmitriy Cherkasov, a role – Albina /tv series/
2023
Treasure
Director Alexander Sozonov,
the lead role – Nina /tv series/
2021
Love
Director Igor Tverdokhlebov,
the lead role in a novel – Bride
No kidding
Director Aleksandr Nezlobin,
a role – Valentina /tv series/
One Click
Director Sergey Filatov,
role – Natasha /web-series/
2020
Masha
Director Nastya Palchikova,
a role – Lena
2019
Restoration
Director Gerard Michael MacCarthy,
the lead role – Sveta /short/
2018
Trigger
Director Dmitriy Tyurin,
a role – Denis's secretary /tv series/
His Buttle
Director Denis Kruchkov,
the lead role – Katya /short/
Just Married
Director Anna Treskunova,
the lead role – Nastya /short/
2017
Raid (remake french tv-series «Braquo»)
Director Karen Oganisyan,
a role – Nina
The Third Wheel
Director Daria Vykhodtseva,
the lead role – Marina /short/
2016
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Director Roman Safin,
the lead role – Anna /short/
Transporter
Director Sergey Polanskiy,
a role – Luda /tv-series/
2015
Horoscope for good luck
Director Arman Gevorgyan,
a role – Ira
A year in Tuscan
Director Andrei Selivanov,
a role – Katya /tv-series/
Trigger
Director Dmitriy Tyurin,
a role – Denis's secretary /tv series/
His Buttle
Director Denis Kruchkov,
the lead role – Katya /short/
Just Married
Director Anna Treskunova,
the lead role – Nastya /short/
2017
Raid (remake french tv-series «Braquo»)
Director Karen Oganisyan,
a role – Nina
The Third Wheel
Director Daria Vykhodtseva,
the lead role – Marina /short/
2016
G
Director Roman Safin,
the lead role – Anna /short/
Transporter
Director Sergey Polanskiy,
a role – Luda /tv-series/
2015
Horoscope for good luck
Director Arman Gevorgyan,
a role – Ira
A year in Tuscan
Director Andrei Selivanov,
a role – Katya /tv-series/
2014
Non-return
Director Nataliya Koshkina,
the lead role /short/
To daddy
Director Ekaterina Mazuhina,
a role – violinist Marina /short/
Forget-me-nots
Director Yuri Pavlov,
a role – Sofia /tv mini-series/
2013
Ship (remake "El barco", Spain)
Director Mark Gorobets,
a role – Marina /tv-series/
2012
Valera
Director Daria Vyhodtseva,
the lead role – Vera
2011
Pilot of International Airlines
Director Armen Arutyunyan,
a role – stewardess Olga
2010
Lubov-morkov 3
Director Sergey Ginzburg,
role – an employee
Non-return
Director Nataliya Koshkina,
the lead role /short/
To daddy
Director Ekaterina Mazuhina,
a role – violinist Marina /short/
Forget-me-nots
Director Yuri Pavlov,
a role – Sofia /tv mini-series/
2013
Ship (remake "El barco", Spain)
Director Mark Gorobets,
a role – Marina /tv-series/
2012
Valera
Director Daria Vyhodtseva,
the lead role – Vera
2011
Pilot of International Airlines
Director Armen Arutyunyan,
a role – stewardess Olga
2010
Lubov-morkov 3
Director Sergey Ginzburg,
role – an employee
A two-actor stage production based on Nick Payne’s play, exploring love, choice, and the many possible paths a relationship can take. Currently in repertory.
Current Theatre Work — Constellations
audition slat
POSTERS
showreel
Producer in movies
Restoration /short/
2019
Director Gerard Michael MacCarthy
The lead role – Sveta
2019
Director Gerard Michael MacCarthy
The lead role – Sveta
Innocent /short/
2019
Director Denis Simachev
"Best thriller film 2018" by Mexico International FF
"Best short movie 2019" by Ciinefiesta in Puerto Rico
"Chennai International Short FF"
International Film Festival "SHNIT"
“The Golden Unicorn Awards” in London
2019
Director Denis Simachev
"Best thriller film 2018" by Mexico International FF
"Best short movie 2019" by Ciinefiesta in Puerto Rico
"Chennai International Short FF"
International Film Festival "SHNIT"
“The Golden Unicorn Awards” in London
The third wheel (short)
2017
Director Daria Vykhodtseva
"Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival 2018"
“8th Pune Short Film Festival”
“Kimera International Film Festival 2019”
“Madurai International Documentary and Short film Festival”
2017
Director Daria Vykhodtseva
"Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival 2018"
“8th Pune Short Film Festival”
“Kimera International Film Festival 2019”
“Madurai International Documentary and Short film Festival”
Property exchange /short/
2018
Director Denis Simachev
"Moscow International Film Festival 2018"
“Montevideo Fantastic Film Festival 2018” in Uruguay
2018
Director Denis Simachev
"Moscow International Film Festival 2018"
“Montevideo Fantastic Film Festival 2018” in Uruguay
Red carpet
Launch of the New Season of the Online Streaming Platform “KinoPoisk”
Event coverage for the 2024 season
Event coverage for the 2024 season
Red Sea Film Festival 2024
Screening of Ravens directed by Mark Gill
Screening of Ravens directed by Mark Gill
Red Sea Film Festival 2024
Screening of Maria directed by Pablo Larraín
Screening of Maria directed by Pablo Larraín
Cannes Film Festival 2024
World Premiere of the film “The Girl with a Needle” (Directed by Magnus von Horn), Denmark
World Premiere of the film “The Girl with a Needle” (Directed by Magnus von Horn), Denmark
Cannes Film Festival 2024
Premiere of Paolo Sorrentino’s film
“Partenope,” Italy
Premiere of Paolo Sorrentino’s film
“Partenope,” Italy
Cannes Film Festival 2024
Premiere of the film “My Marcello”
(Directed by Christophe Honoré),
France, Italy
Premiere of the film “My Marcello”
(Directed by Christophe Honoré),
France, Italy
Cannes Film Festival 2023
Premiere of the film “Four Daughters” (Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania), Tunisia
Premiere of the film “Four Daughters” (Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania), Tunisia
Film Premiere of “Hotel ‘Love’”
Lead role played by Iris Lebedeva, directed by Igor Tverdokhlebov, Russia
Lead role played by Iris Lebedeva, directed by Igor Tverdokhlebov, Russia
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