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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