Sergei Bondarchuk

Ukrainian-Russian film director

Sergei Bondarchuk - Ukrainian-Russian film director
Born

September 25th, 1920
105 years ago

Died

1994
31 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Russia

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An acclaimed film director, actor, and screenwriter, Bondarchuk gained recognition for the epic war film 'War and Peace', which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film, adapted from Leo Tolstoy's novel, showcased grand cinematography and vast battle scenes, contributing to cinematic history in the Soviet Union. Bondarchuk also directed and starred in several notable productions and was involved in the Soviet film industry for decades, reflecting a significant contribution to the cultural landscape.

Directed the film 'War and Peace'

Won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

Acted in the film 'They Fought for Their Country'

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