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Russian, Ukrainian Film Unions Confirm Deaths of Directors Oleg Uryumtsev and Vyacheslav Krishtofovich

Both deaths were announced by national cinematographers' unions, with no cause disclosed.

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.