Nikita Mikhalkov

A renowned Russian filmmaker and actor, Nikita Mikhalkov embarks on a visionary cinematic journey, blending personal passion with historical epic to earn international acclaim.

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1945

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Director

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In short · Acting since 1962, 7 decades active, 78 credits.

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Queen of France
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The Wizard of the Emerald City. Part II

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Biography

Nikita Sergeyevich Mikhalkov is a Russian filmmaker and actor who made his directorial debut with the Red Western film *At Home Among Strangers* (1974). Before that, he appeared in several films, including the romantic comedy *Walking the Streets of Moscow* (1964), the war drama *The Red and the White* (1967), and the romantic drama *A Nest of Gentry* (1969). Mikhalkov continued his career with a variety of films, such as the romantic comedy-drama *A Slave of Love* (1976), the drama *An Unfinished Piece for Mechanical Piano* (1977), and the historical drama *Siberiade* (1979). In 1991, he directed, co-wrote, and appeared in the adventure drama *Close to Eden*, which earned him the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival and an Academy Award nomination.

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