Aleksandr Zarkhi
Biography
Aleksandr Grigoryevich Zarkhi was a Soviet and Russian screenwriter and film director. Born in St. Petersburg, Rus, his birth date is listed as February 5, 1908, in some records and February 18, 1908, in others. He died on January 27, 1997, at the age of 88. Zarkhi was a Hero of Socialist Labour and a People's Artist of the USSR. He is credited with 25 known works. His film Twenty Six Days from the Life of Dostoyevsky received a nomination for the Golden Bear at the 31st Berlin International Film Festival in 1981.
Career overview
Aleksandr Grigoryevich Zarkhi was a Soviet and Russian screenwriter and film director. Born in St. Petersburg, Rus, he was recognized as a Hero of Socialist Labour and a People's Artist of the USSR. His professional credits include twenty-five known works.
Zarkhi is known for his work in directing. One of his films, Twenty Six Days from the Life of Dostoyevsky, received a nomination for the Golden Bear at the 31st Berlin International Film Festival in 1981.
Records regarding his life vary slightly by source. One source lists his birthday as February 5, 1908, while another lists it as February 18, 1908. He died on January 27, 1997, at the age of 88.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- To Remember (1993) as Narrator
- Chicherin (1986) Screenplay
- Chicherin (1986) Director
- One Day of Mosfilm (1985) as Self
- Twenty Six Days in the Life of Dostoevsky (1981) Director
- Story of an Unknown Actor (1976) Director
- Story of an Unknown Actor (1976) Writer
- The Cities and the Years (1974) Director
- The Cities and the Years (1974) Writer
- Anna Karenina (1967) Director
- Anna Karenina (1967) Screenplay
- My Younger Brother (1962) Director
- My Younger Brother (1962) Writer
- People on the Bridge (1959) Director
- The Fires of Baku (1958) Director
- Height (1957) Director
- Nesterka (1955) Director
- Pavlinka (1952) Director
- The Precious Seed (1948) Director
- Defeat of Militaristic Japan (1946) Director
- In the Name of Life (1946) Director
- In the Name of Life (1946) Writer
- The Last Hill (1944) Director
- The Last Hill (1944) Screenplay
- Fearless Patriot (1942) Screenplay
- His Name Is Sukhe-Bator (1942) Director
- His Name Is Sukhe-Bator (1942) Writer
- Our Cinema (1940) as (archive footage)
- Member of the Government (1940) Script Consultant
- Member of the Government (1940) Director
- Baltic Deputy (1937) Writer
- Baltic Deputy (1937) Director
- Hectic Days (1935) Screenplay
- Hectic Days (1935) Director
- My Motherland (1933) Director
- My Motherland (1933) Writer
- Wind in the Face (1930) Director
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What movies or TV shows is Aleksandr Zarkhi best known for?
Aleksandr Zarkhi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including To Remember (1993), Anna Karenina (1967), Anna Karenina (1967), The Fires of Baku (1958).
When and where was Aleksandr Zarkhi born?
Aleksandr Zarkhi was born on February 5, 1908 in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire. They passed away on January 27, 1997.
How many credits does Aleksandr Zarkhi have?
Aleksandr Zarkhi has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1993.
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Aleksandr Grigoryevich Zarkhi was a Soviet and Russian screenwriter and film director. Born in St. Petersburg, Rus, his birth date is listed as February 5, 1908, in some records and February 18, 1908, in others. He died on January 27, 1997, at the age of 88. Zarkhi was a Hero of Socialist Labour and a People's Artist o...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- To Remember (1993) as Narrator — aged about 85
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