Alexander Askoldov
Biography
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Best known for his debut film, "Komissar," adapted from Vassily Grossman's story about a Red Army officer who is billeted with a Jewish family while she has her illegitimate baby. Completed in 1967, the film was banned as "pro-Zionist," secretly preserved by employees of the State Film Archives, and finally shown--after international protest and to widespread critical acclaim--at the 198...
Filmography
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Komissar
(1987)
Director
Chasing Butterflies
(1993)
Komissar
(1987)
Screenplay
Komissar
(1987)
Editor
Biography
Best known for his debut film, "Komissar," adapted from Vassily Grossman's story about a Red Army officer who is billeted with a Jewish family while she has her illegitimate baby. Completed in 1967, the film was banned as "pro-Zionist," secretly preserved by employees of the State Film Archives, and finally shown--after international protest and to widespread critical acclaim--at the 1987 Moscow Film Festival.
Filmography
Director (Feature Film)
Komissar
(1987)
Director
Cast (Feature Film)
Chasing Butterflies
(1993)
Writer (Feature Film)
Komissar
(1987)
Screenplay
Editing (Feature Film)
Komissar
(1987)
Editor
Life Events
1967
Feature film directing debut, "Komissar"
