Ihor Podolchak

Ukrainian director and screenwriter

Ihor Podolchak - Ukrainian director and screenwriter
Born

April 9th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Ukraine

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A Ukrainian director, producer, and screenwriter, created numerous films focusing on themes of identity and culture. Directed the acclaimed film 'Viy', which earned recognition in the international film circuit. Worked on various projects that highlight Ukrainian history and the human experience, helping to shape the national cinema landscape.

Directed the film 'Viy'

Produced the feature 'Khrustal'

Screenwriter for 'Tzarkin's Beard'

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