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Viktor Ivanov

Soviet-Ukrainian film director, screenwriter (1909-1981) · Russia · On the map · Directors · Died at 72

Viktor Mykhailovych Ivanov was a Ukrainian Soviet film director who is known as the creator of the comedy film Chasing Two Hares. He was referred to be a one in a million director by Alexander Dovzhenko, and Sergei Eisenstein personally brought him to his creative workshop.

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A life in dates

1999Oleksandr Dovzhenko State PrizeAward1981Died18 June 1981The Snow WeddingFilm, 1981Director1980SeeingFilm, Director1975Hello Ralph!Film, Writer1974Good luck!Film, Director, Writer1973Cheerful FrogscreamersFilm, Director, Writer1970The Thirteen Poplars StreetFilm, Director1968Big Troubles for a Small BoyFilm, Sci-fi film directorRestlessFilm, 1968Director, Writer1964Big "Wick"Film, WriterThe Keys of SkiesFilm, 1964Director1961Chasing Two HaresFilm, Director, Writer1960Oleksa DovbushFilm, Director, Writer1958Hundred ThousandsFilm, Director1909Born31 January 1909

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Filmography 13

19 credits on file

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Awards

Oleksandr Dovzhenko State Prize1999
Order of the Red Star
Honored Art Worker of Ukraine
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Medal "For Courage"
Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"

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Additionally, he is a recipient the Order of the Red Star, Honored Art Worker of Ukraine and the Oleksandr Dovzhenko State Prize.

Country
Russia
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1981 · aged 72

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