Aleksei Balabanov
Russian Director and Screenwriter, Brother
Born
1959
66 years ago
Died
May 18th, 2013
12 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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A prominent director and screenwriter, contributed significantly to Russian cinema. Achieved renown with films such as 'Brother' and 'Brother 2', which garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Created a unique style characterized by dark humor and social commentary. Worked extensively within the Russian film industry, influencing a generation of filmmakers. His films often explored themes of morality, crime, and the human condition, reflecting the tumultuous societal changes in Russia during the 1990s.
Directed 'Brother' (1997)
Directed 'Brother 2' (2000)
Wrote and directed 'The Junk' (1998)
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