Film director Yuri Kara has passed away.
Renowned Russian film director Yuri Kara has sadly passed away at the age of 70. The news was announced by journalist Natalia Bobrova on her Telegram channel, with no details provided about the cause of death or funeral arrangements.
Born on November 12, 1954, in the city of Stalino, now Donetsk, Kara began his filmmaking journey while still a student. His first film, "Two on a Bench", was made in 1985. After graduating from the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys in 1978, he worked as a radio-physics engineer before pursuing his passion for filmmaking.
In 1982, Kara enrolled in the directing department of VGIK, where he honed his craft and went on to direct several critically acclaimed films. In the 1980s, he directed the films "Thieves in Law" and "Feasts of Belshazzar, or A Night with Stalin", setting the stage for his successful career.
Kara is best known for his adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's novel, "The Master and Margarita", which was released in 1994. This film, along with his graduation film, "Tomorrow Was War" (1987), based on a story by Boris Vasilyev, brought him significant success. Other notable works include the drama "Tomorrow Was the War", the biographical drama "Shizn kapitana", and the horror film "Dark Water".
Natalia Bobrova, who worked with Kara during the filming of "The Master and Margarita", expressed her condolences for his passing, writing "Rest in peace" on her Telegram post.
Kara's passing has left a void in the Russian film industry, with many mourning the loss of a talented director who made a significant impact on Russian cinema. Further details about his passing and funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.
[1] It is worth noting that while Kara's filmography is noted to not include many other highly regarded movies in any genre, his works such as "The Master and Margarita", "Tomorrow Was the War", and "Dark Water" demonstrate a range in his directing career beyond his most famous adaptation of Russian literature.
Celebrities and entertainment circles are mourning the loss of acclaimed Russian film director Yuri Kara, as his passing has left a significant void in the Russian film industry. Kara is best known for his adaptations of Russian literature, such as "The Master and Margarita" and his graduation film, "Tomorrow Was War", which brought him considerable success.
