About
Yuri Kara is a Russian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He graduated from the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in 1987, studying under Sergei Gerasimov and Tamara Makarova. Kara gained recognition with his debut film Tomorrow Was the War (1987), based on Boris Vasilyev's story, which was sold in 48 countries. He is also known for Thieves within the Law (1988) and The Feasts of Belshazzar, or a Night with Stalin (1990). Kara's work often explores historical and social themes within Russian society.
Filmography
Chief2015 · Writer, Production Director
Hamlet XXI Century2011 · Director
The Master and Margarita2011 · Director, Screenplay
Korolev2007 · Writer, Director, Producer
Interesnye Muzhchiny2003 · Director
I Am A Dummy2002 · Director
The Feasts of Valtasar, or The Night with Stalin1989 · Director
Kings of Crime1988 · Director, Writer
Tomorrow Was the War1987 · Director