A prominent Russian film director, producer, and actor, he was born in 1967 in Moscow. He is the son of renowned director Sergei Bondarchuk. He gained recognition for directing the 2005 war film "The 9th Company," which became a major box office success in Russia. Known for his skill in creating visually striking and commercially successful films, he has worked on projects like "Stalingrad" (2013) and the "Attraction" series. His contributions have significantly impacted Russian cinema.