Ihor Minayev

Known for

Directing

Born

April 15, 1954 (age 72)

Birthplace

Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR

Biography

Ihor Minayev is a Ukrainian and French film director, screenwriter, and actor. He graduated from the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow and began his career in Ukraine. Minayev's notable works include First Floor (1990), The Flood (1994), and The Cacophony of the Donbas (2018), a documentary exploring the creation of the myth about the Donbas region. His films often delve into social and political themes, reflecting his engagement with contemporary issues.