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Oleksandr Muratov

Known For
Directing
Born
April 21, 1935 in Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Kharkiv, Ukraine]
Died
April 14, 2025
Active Years
1958–2007 (50 Years)
Total Credits
42 credits in database
Directing Born Apr 21, 1935 Died Apr 14, 2025 Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Kharkiv, Ukraine] 42 credits
42
Total Credits
1958–2007
50 Years Career Span
4
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Biography

Oleksandr Muratov, also known by the stage name Oleksandr Muratov, was a Ukrainian film director, poet, and author. He was born in Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR, on April 21, 1935, and died on April 14, 2025, at the age of 89. Muratov was known for his work in directing, with 26 known credits to his name. Between 1962 and 1968, he served as the director of the Odesa Film Studio. Beginning in 1968, he worked as the director of the Kyiv-based Dovzhenko Film Studio. He lived in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Career

Career overview

Oleksandr Muratov, also known as Oleksandr Muratov in Ukrainian, was a film director, poet, and author. Born in Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR on April 21, 1935, his professional career included twenty-six known credits primarily centered on directing.

Throughout his professional career in the film industry, Muratov held prominent studio positions. Between 1962 and 1968, he served as the director of the Odesa Film Studio. Following this tenure, beginning in 1968, he worked as the director of the Kyiv-based Dovzhenko Film Studio.

Residing in Kyiv, Ukraine, Muratov lived until his death on April 14, 2025, at the age of eighty-nine.

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Career timeline

Murder in Winter Yalta · DirectorMurder in Winter Yalta · Writer
Tatar Triptych · DirectorTatar Triptych · Screenplay
Farewell, Dnipro! · DirectorFarewell, Dnipro! · Writer
The Woodcocks · Director
Down With Shame! · DirectorDown With Shame! · Writer
The Road to Nowhere · DirectorThe Road to Nowhere · Screenplay
Tango of Death · DirectorTango of Death · Writer
To Bring Out All the Truth · DirectorHave Mercy and Forgive · DirectorHave Mercy and Forgive · Writer
Golden Chain · WriterGolden Chain · Director
Vertical Races · DirectorThe Morning is Wiser Than Evening · DirectorThe Morning is Wiser Than Evening · Writer
Lyubasha · DirectorLyubasha · Writer
Generous Evening · Director
Old Fortress · DirectorThe Geese-Swans Fly · Director
Do You Know How to Live? · DirectorDo You Know How to Live? · ScreenplayDo You Know How to Live? · LyricistThat Very Night · Director
Little School Orchestra · DirectorLittle School Orchestra · WriterBig Troubles for a Small Boy · Director
Avdotya Pavlovna · WriterAvdotya Pavlovna · Director
Our Honest Bread · Director
Fuse · WriterBy the Ravine · DirectorBy the Ravine · Screenplay
Petya the Cockerel · Writer
Spring Rain · DirectorSpring Rain · Writer

Full Filmography

42 titles
  • Murder in Winter Yalta (2007) Director
  • Murder in Winter Yalta (2007) Writer
  • Tatar Triptych (2004) Director
  • Tatar Triptych (2004) Screenplay
  • Farewell, Dnipro! (1999) Director
  • Farewell, Dnipro! (1999) Writer
  • The Woodcocks (1996) Director
  • Down With Shame! (1994) Director
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  • Down With Shame! (1994) Writer
  • The Road to Nowhere (1992) Director
  • The Road to Nowhere (1992) Screenplay
  • Tango of Death (1991) Director
  • Tango of Death (1991) Writer
  • To Bring Out All the Truth (1988) Director
  • Have Mercy and Forgive (1988) Director
  • Have Mercy and Forgive (1988) Writer
  • Golden Chain (1987) Writer
  • Golden Chain (1987) Director
  • Vertical Races (1982) Director
  • The Morning is Wiser Than Evening (1982) Director
  • The Morning is Wiser Than Evening (1982) Writer
  • Lyubasha (1978) Director
  • Lyubasha (1978) Writer
  • Generous Evening (1977) Director
  • Old Fortress (1974) Director
  • The Geese-Swans Fly (1974) Director
  • Do You Know How to Live? (1970) Director
  • Do You Know How to Live? (1970) Screenplay
  • Do You Know How to Live? (1970) Lyricist
  • That Very Night (1970) Director
  • Little School Orchestra (1968) Director
  • Little School Orchestra (1968) Writer
  • Big Troubles for a Small Boy (1968) Director
  • Avdotya Pavlovna (1967) Writer
  • Avdotya Pavlovna (1967) Director
  • Our Honest Bread (1964) Director
  • Fuse (1962) Writer
  • By the Ravine (1962) Director
  • By the Ravine (1962) Screenplay
  • Petya the Cockerel (1960) Writer
  • Spring Rain (1958) Director
  • Spring Rain (1958) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Oleksandr Muratov best known for?

Oleksandr Muratov is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Our Honest Bread (1964), Fuse (1962), By the Ravine (1962), By the Ravine (1962).

When and where was Oleksandr Muratov born?

Oleksandr Muratov was born on April 21, 1935 in Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Kharkiv, Ukraine]. They passed away on April 14, 2025.

How many credits does Oleksandr Muratov have?

Oleksandr Muratov has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2007.

What is Oleksandr Muratov's background in cinema and television?

Oleksandr Muratov, also known by the stage name Oleksandr Muratov, was a Ukrainian film director, poet, and author. He was born in Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR, on April 21, 1935, and died on April 14, 2025, at the age of 89. Muratov was known for his work in directing, with 26 known credits to his name. Between 1962 and 196...

Oleksandr Muratov by the numbers

42credits
40films
2TV series
1958–2007active years

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