Yuriy Kara

Director, Writer, Producer, Actor

November 12, 1954 — July 17, 2025 (70 years)
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.

Known For

  • Tomorrow Was the War
    Tomorrow Was the War1987
  • Kings of Crime
    Kings of Crime1988
  • Korolev
    Korolev2007
  • Chief
    Chief2015
  • Yeralash
    Yeralash1 season

Filmography

2015
2007
2006
Master i Margarita · as Screenplay
2002
1988

1968
Vremya · as Self - Film Director

2015
Glavnyj · as Production Director