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201571 min12+documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Yankovsky

201571 min12+documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A 71-minute look at Oleg Yankovsky reveals his secrets and the charm that made him a beloved figure in cinema.

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A 71-minute look at Oleg Yankovsky reveals his secrets and the charm that made him a beloved figure in cinema.

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Arkady Kogan

Arkady Kogandirector

Rostislav Yankovsky

Rostislav Yankovskycast

Nikolay Yankovskiycast

Filipp Yankovsky

Filipp Yankovskycast

Ivan Yankovsky

Ivan Yankovskycast

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Oleg Yankovsky's life unfolds through a series of personal anecdotes and reflections in the documentary directed by Valery Todorovsky. This 71-minute film offers insights into Yankovsky's career in cinema and the secrets he kept off-screen. It presents his dramatic fate and ability to connect with audiences, revealing the charm that made him a beloved figure in Russian film.

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