Born in 1937 in Moscow, he is a renowned Russian film director and screenwriter. He initially studied music before switching to filmmaking at VGIK under Mikhail Romm. His early collaboration with Andrei Tarkovsky resulted in the acclaimed "Ivan's Childhood." Known for both Soviet and Hollywood cinema, his works include "Siberiade," "Runaway Train," and "The Odyssey." His films often explore complex human emotions and social themes. He has received numerous international awards for his contributions to cinema.
THE INNER CIRCLE
The Inner Circle is a historical drama that explores life in Stalinist Russia through the eyes of Ivan Sanchin, a humble and loyal projectionist who...
THE ODYSSEY (1997)
The Odyssey (1997) is a television miniseries that brings to life Homer's epic tale of Odysseus's journey home after the fall of Troy. The series...
TANGO & CASH
Tango & Cash is an action-comedy film that follows the story of two rival LAPD detectives, Ray Tango and Gabe Cash. The two are framed for murder by a...
THE NUTCRACKER: THE UNTOLD STORY
The Nutcracker: The Untold Story, released in 2009, is a fantasy film that reimagines the classic Nutcracker tale. Set in 1920s Vienna, it follows a...
RUNAWAY TRAIN
Runaway Train is a gripping action thriller that follows the story of two escaped convicts and a female railway worker who find themselves trapped on...
THE ODYSSEY
The Odyssey is a 1997 American fantasy-adventure television miniseries based on the ancient Greek epic poem by Homer. It follows the journey of...