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Leonid Iovich Gaidai (Russian: Леони́д Ио́вич Гайда́й; 30 January 1923 – 19 November 1993) was a Soviet and Russian comedy film director, screenwriter and actor who enjoyed immense popularity and broad public recognition in the former Soviet Union.
Leonid Gaidai died of thrombo-embolic disease and complications of his WWII wounds on November 19, 1993, in Moscow. He was laid to rest in the Kuntsevsky Cemetery in Moscow, Russia. Born January 30, 1923
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Leonid Gaidai/Mosfilm, 1961. National fame came to Gaidai with the comedy “Operation Y and Shurik’s Other Adventures” (1965), which became a Soviet box office hit. The main hero is the ...
Mar 1, 2017 · One of Russia ’s most beloved directors, Leonid Gaidai wrote and directed 18 box-office smashing comedy films. The distinctive visual style, dazzling physical humor and signature discursive structure of his movies makes them relevant even today. We take a look at 7 of his best. Bootleggers.
- Operation Y and Shurik’s Other Adventures (1965) Gaidai’s early work, where he had a go at making revolutionary movies and screen adaptations of classical literature, didn’t arouse the interest of the general public.
- Kidnapping, Caucasian Style (1966) The unprecedented success of Operation Y literally forced Gaidai to shoot a sequel to Shurik’s adventures. This time, it wasn’t a collection of short stories, but a full-length movie.
- The Diamond Arm (1968) In this popular comedy, the plot and main character were specially created for Yuri Nikulin, a famous actor and clown, with a wide range of comedy and acting talents.
- The Twelve Chairs (1971) Departing from the genre of undiluted eccentric comedy, though not abandoning its techniques, Gaidai went back to screen adaptations of literary works.
Leonid Gaidai. Director: Operation 'Y' & Other Shurik's Adventures. Leonid Iovich Gaidai was born on January 30, 1923, in the town of Svobodny, Amur region of Siberia, USSR.
Oct 11, 2022 · Leonid Gaidai, often hailed as the King of Soviet Comedy, was a director who dominated the Russian film scene in the 1960s with comedic movies that combined slapstick gags, satire, and nonsensical dialogue with contemporary backdrops of a socialist Russia.
