Boris Rytsarev

Director, Writer

July 16, 1930 — November 24, 1995 (65 years)
Boris Rytsarev was a Soviet film director and screenwriter. He is known for directing films such as The Andromeda Nebula (1967), an adaptation of Ivan Yefremov's science fiction novel, and The Snow Maiden (1968), based on Alexander Ostrovsky's play. Rytsarev's work often explored themes of science fiction and Russian folklore, contributing to Soviet cinema's diversity.

Known For

  • Aladdin and His Magic Lamp
    Aladdin and His Magic Lamp1967
  • The Princess and the Pea
    The Princess and the Pea1976
  • Sitting on the Golden Porch
    Sitting on the Golden Porch1986
  • The Doctor's Pupil
    The Doctor's Pupil1984
  • Granddaughter of Ice
    Granddaughter of Ice1980
  • Ivan and Marya
    Ivan and Marya1975
  • The Black Wizard's Gift
    The Black Wizard's Gift1979
  • Happy Magic
    Happy Magic1976
  • Twinkles
    Twinkles1972
  • Emelya the Fool and Elena the Beautiful
    Emelya the Fool and Elena the Beautiful1992