Yury Veksler
Soviet cinematographer ans screenwriter
About Yury Veksler
Lived 1940 – 1991 (aged 51). Yury Veksler was a Russian screenwriter, cinematographer and camera operator.
Yuri Abramovich Veksler (; 4 February 1940 – 29 September 1991) was a Soviet and Russian cinematographer.
Biography Veksler was born in Leningrad, where he survived its siege as a child. In 1957 he started work at the Lenfilm studio as a darkroom student where, under the guideship of cinematographer Dmitry Dolinin, he began his career as a cinematographer.
He died at his birthplace from a heart attack at the age of 51, and was buried at the Sestroretskoye Cemetery.
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Awards and honours
USSR State Prize (1985) – for film Boys Medal "For Distinguished Labour" (22 August 1986) Honoured Worker of the Arts Industry of the RSFSR (17 June 1991)
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Who was Yury Veksler?
Soviet cinematographer ans screenwriter (1940-1991)
When was Yury Veksler born?
Yury Veksler was born on 4 February 1940 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Yury Veksler die?
Yury Veksler died on 29 September 1991 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Yury Veksler's occupation?
Yury Veksler was a screenwriter, cinematographer and camera operator.
What nationality was Yury Veksler?
Yury Veksler was Russian.
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