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Yuriy Kara

Directing
70 years oldDonetsk, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine]

Biography

Yuri Kara is a Russian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He graduated from the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in 1987, studying under Sergei Gerasimov and Tamara Makarova. Kara gained recognition with his debut film Tomorrow Was the War (1987), based on Boris Vasilyev's story, which was sold in 48 countries. He is also known for Thieves within the Law (1988) and The Feasts of Belshazzar, or a Night with Stalin (1990). Kara's work often explores historical and social themes within Russian society.

Personal Details

Born
November 12, 1954 - July 17, 2025 (age 70)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Donetsk, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine]
Known For
Directing

Also Known As

Yuri Kara
Ю. Кара