Andrei Konchalovsky
Andrei Konchalovsky | |
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Андрей Кончаловский | |
Konchalovsky in 2023 | |
| Born | Andrei Sergeyevich Mikhalkov 20 August 1937 |
| Other names | Andrei Sergeyevich Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky |
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| Years active | 1960–present |
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| Children | 7 |
| Father | Sergey Mikhalkov |
| Relatives | Nikita Mikhalkov (brother) |
| Family | Mikhalkov |
| Website | www.konchalovsky.ru |
Andrei Sergeyevich Konchalovsky (Russian: Андрей Сергеевич Кончаловский; né Mikhalkov; born 20 August 1937) is a Russian director, screenwriter, and producer.[1] His career began in 1960.[2][3] His brother is filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov. His father was writer Sergey Mikhalkov.
Konchalovsky is known for his works: Uncle Vanya (1970), Siberiade (1979), House of Fools (2002), The Postman's White Nights (2014), Paradise (2016), and Dear Comrades! (2020).
He also director some Hollywood movies such as Maria's Lovers (1984), Runaway Train (1985), Shy People (1987), and Tango & Cash (1989). He won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1997 for directing the miniseries The Odyssey. He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for directing Dear Comrades!.
Konchalovsky has voiced support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[4][5] In 2023, Konchalovsky was sanctioned by the Ukrainian government.[6] Konchalovsky is also a supporter of President Vladimir Putin.[7]
References
- ↑ Konchalovsky, Andreï (24 October 2020). "Andreï Konchalovsky : "Les visages au cinéma, c'est comme la couleur en peinture"". France Culture. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ↑ Peter Rollberg (2009). Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema. US: Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 453–456. ISBN 978-0-8108-6072-8.
- ↑ Andrei Konchalovsky. New York Times
- ↑ ""Возглавил борьбу с главным мировым злом": Кончаловский поддержал войну в Украине и назвал Путина смельчаком". rus.jauns.lv (in Russian). 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ↑ "«Слава богу, ни Богомолова, ни Серебренникова»: в России открыли «Культурный фронт»". www.business-gazeta.ru. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ↑ "Зеленский ввел санкции против российских публичных лиц, белорусских пропагандистов и нескольких граждан Украины". Настоящее Время (in Russian). 2023-01-15. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ↑ "Vladimir Putin: Many Russians see no alternative candidate as election looms". BBC News. 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
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