Renata Litvinova (born 12 January 1967) is a Russian actress, screenwriter, and director renowned for her ethereal presence, poetic storytelling, and singular aesthetic that blurs the lines between cinema, theatre, and fashion. A cult figure in Russian and European film, Litvinova rose to prominence through her collaborations with director Kira Muratova and later made her mark as a filmmaker with works like Goddess: How I Fell in Love and Rita’s Last Fairy Tale. Known for her surreal narratives and lyrical dialogue, she’s often described as a living embodiment of old-Hollywood mystique reimagined through a post-Soviet lens.

Her style is nothing short of cinematic: dramatic silhouettes, structured tailoring, and a monochrome palette punctuated by surrealist accessories and vintage glamour. Renata’s eyewear is an extension of her persona—bold, sculptural, and unapologetically stylised. She favours oversized round frames, sleek black cat-eyes, and theatrical statement glasses, often from avant-garde houses like Thierry Lasry and Balenciaga. Whether directing behind the camera or captivating an audience on stage, Renata Litvinova wears her sunglasses like she writes her films: dreamlike, defiant, and entirely her own mythology.