Sergei Bodrov Jr.
Actor and director, 'Brother' series
Born
1971
54 years ago
Died
September 20th, 2002
22 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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An actor, director, and screenwriter with significant contributions to Russian cinema. Gained prominence through compelling performances in films such as 'Brother' and its sequel 'Brother 2'. Directed the award-winning film 'Mongol', which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Bodrov's work often depicted themes of youth, morality, and struggle within the sociopolitical context of Russia.
Starred in 'Brother' and 'Brother 2'
Directed 'Mongol'
Won the Nika Award for 'Brother'
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