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Anna Ostasenko Bogdanoff's Debut Novel Explores Grief and Family Legacy

publication · 2026-08-16

Anna Ostasenko Bogdanoff, a 35-year-old documentary filmmaker and video artist, has written her first novel, "Rappelle-moi, ma belle," set for release on August 19. The book delves into her complex family heritage following the deaths of her father Igor Bogdanoff and his twin brother Grichka Bogdanoff four years ago. Ostasenko Bogdanoff uses the novel as a means to navigate her grief and exorcise personal neuroses, blending familial investigation with intimate diary entries. The work marks a significant step in her artistic career, transitioning from visual media to literary expression.

Key facts

  • Anna Ostasenko Bogdanoff is the daughter of Igor Bogdanoff.
  • Her first novel is titled 'Rappelle-moi, ma belle'.
  • The novel will be published on August 19.
  • She is 35 years old and works as a documentary filmmaker and video artist.
  • The book explores her family heritage and personal grief.
  • Her father Igor Bogdanoff and his twin brother Grichka Bogdanoff died four years ago.
  • The novel combines family investigation with intimate diary elements.
  • It serves as a way for her to process her father's death.

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  • Anna Ostasenko Bogdanoff

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