Overview
- The National Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine said Krishtofovich died in Kyiv in his 79th year, and RIA Novosti reported the notice on December 7.
- The Union of Cinematographers of Russia announced on December 6 that Uryumtsev died in his 68th year, with RIA Novosti publishing the union’s statement the same day.
- Uryumtsev served as president of the Y. N. Ozerov International Military Film Festival and directed titles including “Iskhod” and “Chasovye Pobedy.”
- Krishtofovich directed dozens of films such as “Rebro Adama,” “Odinokaya zhenshchina zhelaet poznakomitsya,” and “Avtoportret neizvestnogo,” and he occasionally acted on screen.
- The Russian union posted its notice on Telegram, while the Ukrainian union used Facebook, and neither announcement provided circumstances or funeral details.