Andrei Sergeyevich Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky (Russian: Андре́й Серге́евич Михалко́в-Кончало́вский; born August 20, 1937) is a Russian film director, film producer and screenwriter.
What was Prince Konchalovsky up to in 2013?
2013 saw Konchalovsky co-produce a story previously untold on film. Film-maker Margy Kinmonth invited the Prince of Wales to make a journey through history to celebrate the artistic gene in his family and reveal an extraordinary treasure trove of work by royal hands past and present, many of whom were accomplished artists.
What happened to Konchalovsky’s daughter Maria?
In October 2013, Konchalovsky and daughter Maria were involved in a vehicular collision in the south of France. Konchalovsky lost control of a rented Mercedes and swerved into oncoming traffic, where he crashed into another car. Maria suffered a traumatic brain injury and was placed into an induced coma.
What kind of movies does Lev Konchalovsky make?
In the 1990s, Konchalovsky returned to Russia, although he occasionally produced historical films for U.S. television, such as his adaption of The Odyssey (1997) and the award-winning remake, The Lion in Winter (2003).
What ever happened to Konchalovsky?
Right now, on his Moscow sofa, Konchalovsky is phlegmatic about his sudden return to the international spotlight, some three decades after his glorious interlude in Hollywood, which produced Runaway Train and Homer and Eddie, and culminated in an unceremonious dumping from the Sylvester Stallone vehicle Tango and Cash.
Is Konchalovsky an artist of privilege?
Born into artistic aristocracy, Konchalovsky is perhaps fortunate to speak from a position of some privilege.
Why did Konchalovsky adopt his mother’s maiden name?
In the very beginning of his career he was credited as Mikhalkov- Konchalovsky. Later he adopted his mother’s maiden name to distinguish himself from his younger brother, Nikita Mikhalkov, who was rapidly becoming a famous filmmaker himself.
How many times has Boris Konchalovsky been married?
In 2012, Konchalovsky was one of 103 public figures to sign a petition in support of the band Pussy Riot during their 2012 trial. Konchalovsky endorsed Sergey Sobyanin during the 2013 Moscow mayoral election. Konchalovsky has expressed support for the annexation of Crimea. Konchalovsky has been married five times. His first wife was Irina Kandat.
