Yuri Kara
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Yuri Viktorovich Kara born on 12 November 1954 in Stalino
, is a Russian film director, screenwriter and producer.
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After graduating from high school in Donetsk in 1972, Yuri Kara entered the Physics and Chemistry department of the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys
(MISA). During his studies, he was the head of the institute's vocal and instrumental ensemble. In 1978, he graduated from the MISA with a degree in physics of metals. He then worked as a radio physics engineer in Donetsk.
In 1982, he entered the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
, where he worked with film director Sergei Gerasimov and actress Tamara Makarova
. He graduated in 1987 with a thesis film Tomorrow was the War based on the story written by the Russian author Boris Vasilyev
. The picture was sold in 48 countries.
Yuri Kara became known in Russia with his movies Thieves within the Law (1988) and The Feasts of Belshazzar, or a Night with Stalin (1990), and with his conflict with the Russian Federal Space Agency
(Roskosmos) which was caused by his film The Prize is a Trip into Space, based on the novel Cassandra's Brand written by the Russian author Chinghiz Aitmatov
. Roskosmos did not allow that actor Vladimir Steklov would really go into space for the film.
In 1994, Yuri Kara became internationally know with the controversies around his film The Master and Margarita. Although the film was made in 1994, it was only premiered in the Russian cinemas on 7 April 2011. Despite the highest budget ever spent on a Russian film and the impressive cast with the most famous Russian actors, the producers decided not to release it. According to them, Yuri Kara's director's cut was unacceptable. The soundtrack recorded by Alfred Schnittke
was released on CD though. On 15 November 2010, the Russian film distributor Luxor announced out of the blue that they had bought the rights on Kara's film, and that it would be released in March 2011. Eventually, it would be 7 April 2011.
Kara continued making big budget films like Queens (2007), Reporters (2008 - video) and Hamlet. XXI century (2011)
Donetsk
Donetsk , is a large city in eastern Ukraine on the Kalmius river. Administratively, it is a center of Donetsk Oblast, while historically, it is the unofficial capital and largest city of the economic and cultural Donets Basin region...
, is a Russian film director, screenwriter and producer.
Biography
Yuri Kara was born on 12 November 1954 in the Ukrainian city of Stalino, which is now called DonetskDonetsk
Donetsk , is a large city in eastern Ukraine on the Kalmius river. Administratively, it is a center of Donetsk Oblast, while historically, it is the unofficial capital and largest city of the economic and cultural Donets Basin region...
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After graduating from high school in Donetsk in 1972, Yuri Kara entered the Physics and Chemistry department of the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys
Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys
National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" is Russia's primary technological university in the field of steelmaking and metallurgy. It was established in 1918 as a part of the Moscow Mining Academy. In 1930, it became independent...
(MISA). During his studies, he was the head of the institute's vocal and instrumental ensemble. In 1978, he graduated from the MISA with a degree in physics of metals. He then worked as a radio physics engineer in Donetsk.
In 1982, he entered the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
The Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S. A. Gerasimov), VGIK for short, is a film school in Moscow, Russia.-History:...
, where he worked with film director Sergei Gerasimov and actress Tamara Makarova
Tamara Makarova
Tamara Makarova was a Soviet actress. She appeared in 31 films between 1927 and 1984. She was married to the Soviet film director Sergei Gerasimov.-Selected filmography:* Somebody Else's Coat * The Deserter * The Stone Flower...
. He graduated in 1987 with a thesis film Tomorrow was the War based on the story written by the Russian author Boris Vasilyev
Boris Vasilyev
Boris Vasilyev is a Soviet writer. He was a member of the jury at the 39th Berlin International Film Festival.In October 1993, he signed the Letter of Forty-Two.-Selected filmography:* The Dawns Here Are Quiet...
. The picture was sold in 48 countries.
Yuri Kara became known in Russia with his movies Thieves within the Law (1988) and The Feasts of Belshazzar, or a Night with Stalin (1990), and with his conflict with the Russian Federal Space Agency
Russian Federal Space Agency
The Russian Federal Space Agency , commonly called Roscosmos and abbreviated as FKA and RKA , is the government agency responsible for the Russian space science program and general aerospace research. It was previously the Russian Aviation and Space Agency .Headquarters of Roscosmos are located...
(Roskosmos) which was caused by his film The Prize is a Trip into Space, based on the novel Cassandra's Brand written by the Russian author Chinghiz Aitmatov
Chinghiz Aitmatov
Chyngyz Aitmatov was a Soviet and Kyrgyz author who wrote in both Russian and Kyrgyz. He was the best known figure in Kyrgyzstan's literature.- Life :...
. Roskosmos did not allow that actor Vladimir Steklov would really go into space for the film.
In 1994, Yuri Kara became internationally know with the controversies around his film The Master and Margarita. Although the film was made in 1994, it was only premiered in the Russian cinemas on 7 April 2011. Despite the highest budget ever spent on a Russian film and the impressive cast with the most famous Russian actors, the producers decided not to release it. According to them, Yuri Kara's director's cut was unacceptable. The soundtrack recorded by Alfred Schnittke
Alfred Schnittke
Alfred Schnittke ; November 24, 1934 – August 3, 1998) was a Russian and Soviet composer. Schnittke's early music shows the strong influence of Dmitri Shostakovich. He developed a polystylistic technique in works such as the epic First Symphony and First Concerto Grosso...
was released on CD though. On 15 November 2010, the Russian film distributor Luxor announced out of the blue that they had bought the rights on Kara's film, and that it would be released in March 2011. Eventually, it would be 7 April 2011.
Kara continued making big budget films like Queens (2007), Reporters (2008 - video) and Hamlet. XXI century (2011)
Filmography
- 1974 – Doctor (Thesis short film)
- 1988 – Thieves within the Law
- 1990 – The Feasts of Belshazzar, or a Night with Stalin
- 1994 – The Master and Margarita
- 2001 – I'm a Doll
- 2002 – Interesting Men
- 2005 – The Star of an Epoch (Loving you is like a Disaster)
- 2007 – Queens
- 2008 – Reporters
- 2009 – Hamlet. XXI century