Vladimir Bortko

Director

Vladimir Bortko

Born May 7, 1946 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR14 films

Vladimir Vladimirovich Bortko (Russian: Владимир Владимирович Бортко; born 7 May 1946; Moscow) is a Russian film director, screenwriter, producer and politician. He was a member of the State Duma between 2011 and 2021, and was awarded the title of People's Artist of Russia.

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Bortko was born 7 May 1946 in Moscow. In 1969 he went to the Karpenko-Kary State University of Theatre, Film and Television in Kyiv. In 1980, Vladimir Bortko became production leader in the Kinostudiya Lenfilm in Leningrad.

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Iron & Blood: The Legend of Taras Bulba posterFirst watchIron & Blood: The Legend of Taras Bulba20095.1Their style at its most typical, and among their best-rated work.Set in the 16th century, this is a story about Ukraine's Cossack warriors and their campaign to defend their lands from the advancing Polish armies.View film

Filmography

14 films as director
  1. 2017About LoveDirector
  2. 2015The Soul of a SpyDirector
  3. 2009Iron & Blood: The Legend of Taras BulbaDirector
  4. 1998The Circus Burned Down, and the Clowns Have GoneDirector
  5. 1993Good Luck, Gentlemen!Director
  6. 1991Afghan BreakdownDirector
  7. 1988Heart of a DogDirector
  8. 1988Having Lied OnceDirector
  9. 1986Exceptions Without RulesDirector
  10. 1984The Blonde Around the CornerDirector
  11. 1984Without FamilyDirector
  12. 1981My Father Is an IdealistDirector
  13. 1979The Investigation CommissionDirector
  14. 1975ChannelDirector