Directing

Oleksandr Muratov

Born April 21, 1935 · Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Kharkiv, Ukraine]

Died April 14, 2025 · aged 89

Oleksandr Muratov (Олександр Муратов) is a Ukrainian film director, poet, and author. Between 1962–1968, Muratov was the director of the Odesa Film Studio, and from 1968 he was the director of the Kyiv-based Dovzhenko Film Studio. He lives in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Known For

Murder in Winter YaltaMurder in Winter Yalta · 2007
Murder in Winter Yalta
2.52007
MovieAdventureCrime
The public prosecution office of Yalta gets the next scheduled case about the murder in the business-circles. This time the victim is an accountant of one of the big businesses. The investigators set out a lot of leads. But the sphere of the alleged criminals is too wide, and the key will be very uncommon and exticiting.
Our Honest BreadOur Honest Bread · 1964
Our Honest Bread
4.71964
MovieDrama
Makar has spent years overseeing work at a collective farm. After he is asked to retire, it is time for Makar's son to take the reins. Yet the farm workers' hopes are soon dashed, and it is up to Makar to right the ship.
Do You Know How to Live?Do You Know How to Live? · 1970
Do You Know How to Live?
1970
MovieRomance
From the childhood Natasha Korolyuk showed talent for music. She graduated from the conservatory in a small town and was ready to begin new and exciting activities. But her life plans changed when she met pianist Alexander. She married him and moved to Moscow. But soon the girl realizes that her husband is the usual mediocrity and seedy bohemian who wants to live idly. Active Natasha does not want to cast in lot with this man and returns to her homeland.
Tatar TriptychTatar Triptych · 2004
Tatar Triptych
6.02004
MovieDramaHistory
Based on Mykhailo Kotsyubynsky's "Crimean Stories": "In the Shackles of Satan", "On the Stone" and "Under the Minarets".
Avdotya PavlovnaAvdotya Pavlovna · 1966
Avdotya Pavlovna
8.01966
MovieDrama
The first postwar years. The Director of a small breeding station Avdotya Pavlovna is not immediately convinced of the anti-science of the official Lysenkov direction in biology. But making sure leaving the farm as an ordinary agriculturist, where he works on breeding new wheat varieties on the basis of the persecuted Lysenkova chromosome theory of heredity.
The Road to NowhereThe Road to Nowhere · 1992
The Road to Nowhere
6.51992
MovieRomanceDrama
Fifteen years old Tirrei Davenant is a waiter at a roadside restaurant, where on the wall hangs a strange fantastic landscape. One day the millionaire's daughters accidentally visit a restaurant.
The Morning is Wiser Than EveningThe Morning is Wiser Than Evening · 1982
The Morning is Wiser Than Evening
8.01982
MovieDrama
Dotsenko family, the father and son, works in the same workshop. The prosperity of the native plant is important for both father and son. But despite this, there are often disagreements between them, because the father considers his son to be a frivolous person.
To Bring Out All the TruthTo Bring Out All the Truth · 1988
To Bring Out All the Truth
7.01988
MovieMysteryDrama
Prosecutor's office investigator Vershinin is leading two cases - the murder of a notorious scoundrel and speculator, as well as the search for the author of anonymous denunciations against plant director Kuleshov, who is opposing those who, while shouting about perestroika, defend their own benefit.

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Murder in Winter YaltaMurder in Winter Yalta · 2007
Murder in Winter Yalta
2.52007
MovieAdventureCrime
The public prosecution office of Yalta gets the next scheduled case about the murder in the business-circles. This time the victim is an accountant of one of the big businesses. The investigators set out a lot of leads. But the sphere of the alleged criminals is too wide, and the key will be very uncommon and exticiting.
Our Honest BreadOur Honest Bread · 1964
Our Honest Bread
4.71964
MovieDrama
Makar has spent years overseeing work at a collective farm. After he is asked to retire, it is time for Makar's son to take the reins. Yet the farm workers' hopes are soon dashed, and it is up to Makar to right the ship.
Do You Know How to Live?Do You Know How to Live? · 1970
Do You Know How to Live?
1970
MovieRomance
From the childhood Natasha Korolyuk showed talent for music. She graduated from the conservatory in a small town and was ready to begin new and exciting activities. But her life plans changed when she met pianist Alexander. She married him and moved to Moscow. But soon the girl realizes that her husband is the usual mediocrity and seedy bohemian who wants to live idly. Active Natasha does not want to cast in lot with this man and returns to her homeland.
Tatar TriptychTatar Triptych · 2004
Tatar Triptych
6.02004
MovieDramaHistory
Based on Mykhailo Kotsyubynsky's "Crimean Stories": "In the Shackles of Satan", "On the Stone" and "Under the Minarets".
Avdotya PavlovnaAvdotya Pavlovna · 1966
Avdotya Pavlovna
8.01966
MovieDrama
The first postwar years. The Director of a small breeding station Avdotya Pavlovna is not immediately convinced of the anti-science of the official Lysenkov direction in biology. But making sure leaving the farm as an ordinary agriculturist, where he works on breeding new wheat varieties on the basis of the persecuted Lysenkova chromosome theory of heredity.
The Road to NowhereThe Road to Nowhere · 1992
The Road to Nowhere
6.51992
MovieRomanceDrama
Fifteen years old Tirrei Davenant is a waiter at a roadside restaurant, where on the wall hangs a strange fantastic landscape. One day the millionaire's daughters accidentally visit a restaurant.
The Morning is Wiser Than EveningThe Morning is Wiser Than Evening · 1982
The Morning is Wiser Than Evening
8.01982
MovieDrama
Dotsenko family, the father and son, works in the same workshop. The prosperity of the native plant is important for both father and son. But despite this, there are often disagreements between them, because the father considers his son to be a frivolous person.
To Bring Out All the TruthTo Bring Out All the Truth · 1988
To Bring Out All the Truth
7.01988
MovieMysteryDrama
Prosecutor's office investigator Vershinin is leading two cases - the murder of a notorious scoundrel and speculator, as well as the search for the author of anonymous denunciations against plant director Kuleshov, who is opposing those who, while shouting about perestroika, defend their own benefit.
That Very NightThat Very Night · 1970
That Very Night
8.01970
MovieDrama
Anton Cheremys returns to his hometown, where he has not been for several years. Meeting with the past brings back memories of friends, the woman he loves, and the tragic moments of one disturbing night when he and his team risked their lives to save people.
Spring RainSpring Rain · 1958
Spring Rain
1958
MovieRomance
A sweet romance unfolds between two young factory workers who meet on a train and set out to discover their city together before the young woman must return to her flat.
Tango of DeathTango of Death · 1991
Tango of Death
6.01991
MovieDrama
Based on the work of Mykola Khvylovy "The Tale of the Sanatorium Zone". About political repressions in 1920s in Ukraine, the disappointment of revolutionary intellectuals in Communist ideals.
Petya the CockerelPetya the Cockerel · 1960
Petya the Cockerel
1960
MovieAnimation
The boy Petya scares all the animals, boasting of his strength. But when he fell into a puddle, the little hares, the cockerel, and the squirrel came to the rescue. And Petya realized that one cannot live without friendship.
By the RavineBy the Ravine · 1962
By the Ravine
3.81962
MovieDrama
Senya, a young hunter, hunts for two wolves that have been preying on sheep of various farms in Siberia. Kira Muratova and husband Oleksandr Muratov's diploma film.
The Geese-Swans FlyThe Geese-Swans Fly · 1974
The Geese-Swans Fly
10.01974
MovieFamily
Life in a Ukrainian village after the Soviet revolution. A poetic ballad, which through the lens of a child's observations, dreams and hopes rely on the belief for a new and better future. Living with his grandfather and mother, little Mykhailyk has a great passion for books and hearing about a huge library at a nearby castle, he begins making plans to go there.
Little School OrchestraLittle School Orchestra · 1968
Little School Orchestra
1968
MovieDramaMusic
"Little School Orchestra" plunges headlong into the mood and atmosphere of Kyiv in the 60s. The lyrical tape tells about a small youth group, where such different boys and girls have one love - music. Life separates friends, but school friendship and music will stay with them forever.
Big Troubles for a Small BoyBig Troubles for a Small Boy · 1968
Big Troubles for a Small Boy
3.01968
MovieAdventureFamily
A child actor runs away from his film set and embarks on a series of adventures around Kyiv.
Farewell, Dnipro!Farewell, Dnipro! · 1999
Farewell, Dnipro!
1999
MovieDrama
Old Jew Reuven Koshman came to the Kyiv cliffs to say goodbye to the Dnipro River. He tells a random passerby about his life, about the city of Berdychiv, where he was born and lived most of his life. Then he moved with his family to Kyiv, but soon his children left for Israel. But Reuven stayed because he cherished the places where he was born, where he had lived his life, where his family had put down deep, strong roots.
Down With Shame!Down With Shame! · 1994
Down With Shame!
1994
MovieDrama
The times of NEP. Nineteen-year-old Maria comes from a provincial town to the capital to be with those who are building a bright future. She gets a job, changes her name to a more romantic one - Bianca - and looks forward to meeting the great and pure love about which she has read a lot...
Vertical RacesVertical Races · 1982
Vertical Races
6.11982
MovieMysteryAdventure
A drama about a psychological duel between a police detective and career criminal.
LyubashaLyubasha · 1978
Lyubasha
7.01978
MovieFamilyWar
Soon after the father leaves for the front, the mother dies - and the children are left alone. And then fourteen-year-old Lyubasha takes care of her younger brothers and sisters.
Golden ChainGolden Chain · 1987
Golden Chain
9.01987
MovieRomanceAdventure
Once, a young man, Sandy, undertook to transport two strangers to Snake Island to the palace of the wealthy Hanover. The landlord, admiring the courage of a young sailor who was not afraid of the stormy weather, invited the young man to be his guest. Walking around the fabulous palace, Sandy accidentally finds out the story of Hanover.
Have Mercy and ForgiveHave Mercy and Forgive · 1988
Have Mercy and Forgive
1988
MovieDrama
A young artist, a graduate student Yuri Dyachenko leaves the Institute of Arts, defending his right to freedom of creativity. Yuri manages to arrange his first solo exhibition. However, his paintings turn out to be incomprehensible to a wide audience. This becomes one of the reasons for the spiritual crisis of the painter. The hero's relationship with the outside world is difficult...
Generous EveningGenerous Evening · 1977
Generous Evening
7.51977
MovieFamily
A sequel to the story "Гуси-Лебеді летять" ("Geese-swans fly"), about the life of one of the villages of Podillya - an optimistic story of Mikhail, whose childhood was spent in happiness and hope, despite the constant troubles that plagued his family. Together with his girlfriend Lyuba, the hero believes in a happy happy life, which his father Sebastian affirms with his deeds.
The WoodcocksThe Woodcocks · 1996
The Woodcocks
1996
MovieDrama
1930. A prominent figure of the Communist Party, the oppositionist Dmytro Karamazov, with his wife and a friend come to rest in a small provincial town on the banks of the Dnipro. Picturesque nature, neat houses with gardens - nothing portends trouble... Two beauties also come here, but not to rest. They should fulfill the plan of elimination of Karamazov.
FuseFuse · 1962
Fuse
7.61962
SeriesComedyDocumentary
Fitil is a popular Soviet/Russian television satirical/comedy short film series which ran for about 500 episodes. Some of the episodes were aimed at children, and were called Фитилёк, Fitilyok, Little Fuse. Each issue contained from the few short segments: documentary, fictional and animated ones. Directed by various artists, including Leonid Gaidai who presented his famous trio of Nikulin, Vitsin and Morgunov into the cast. It was called in USSR as "the anecdotes from the Soviet government".
Old FortressOld Fortress · 1974
Old Fortress
1974
Series
The Soviet propagnda film follows young people from Ukrainian Kamianets-Podilskyi during the revolutionary battles for Soviet power, spanning from pre-revolutionary times to the 1930s. It depicts their experiences in a gymnasium, labour school, cadet dormitory, and their involvement in conflicts against Petliura’s forces and German interventionists, highlighting divisions by social status and political views. It consists of three parts: "Commissar Sergushin" (episodes 1-3); "The Haunted House" (episodes 4-5); "The City by the Sea" (episodes 6-7).