Alexander Alexeevich Veledinsky (Александр Алексеевич Велединский, born 27 July 1959 in Gorky) is a Russian film director and screenwriter. He directed several films, notably The Geographer Drank His Globe Away (2013). The film won five Nika Awards (including the best film),[1] five prizes at Kinotavr festival,[2] and many other awards.