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Ekaterina GakkebushSoviet Ukrainian theatre and film artist. Wife of Valery Gakkebush.
Date of Birth: 26.12.1913
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Soviet-Ukrainian Theater and Film Artist
- Career in Film
- "Partisans in the Ukrainian Steppes" (1941)
- "Roman and Francesca" (1961)
- Awards and Recognition
Soviet-Ukrainian Theater and Film Artist
Early LifeOlga Nikitichna Yukelson was born into a family of surgeons in Chernihiv, Ukraine. Her father, Mikhail Borisovich Yukelson, was a prominent professor. Olga's artistic talent emerged early on, and she pursued her passion at the Kiev Art Institute, graduating in 1932.
Career in Film
After completing her studies, Olga Yukelson began working at the Dovzhenko Film Studio in Kiev. She quickly established herself as a talented costume designer, creating memorable costumes for over 20 films. Among her most notable works are:
"Partisans in the Ukrainian Steppes" (1941)
"Ukrainian Melodies" (1945)"The Third Strike" (1948)
"The Bogatyr Goes to Marto" (1954)
"Ivan Franko" (1956)
"The Mother" (1956)
"Shtepsel Marries Tarapunka" (1957)
"Grigory Skovoroda" (1958)
Later Career
In the 1960s and 1970s, Olga Yukelson continued to create costumes for a wide range of films, including:
"Roman and Francesca" (1961)
"The Harlot" (1961)"We Were Driving" (1962)
"Dream" (1964)
"The Duma about Kovpak" (1973-1976)
"The Alarming Month of September" (1976)
"If You Can, Forgive Me..." (1984)
Personal Life
Olga Yukelson was married to the renowned Soviet-Ukrainian film director Valery Gakkebush.
Awards and Recognition
For her outstanding contributions to the film industry, Olga Yukelson received the Medal "For Labor Distinction" in 1981.
