Vladimir Kapustyan

Vladimir Kapustyan

Soviet and Ukrainian screenwriter, scriptwriter, writer, editor. Member of the Union of Cinematographers of the Ukrainian SSR.
Date of Birth: 31.05.1935
Country: Ukraine

Content:
  1. Early Life and Education
  2. Career in Publishing and Editing
  3. Transition to Screenwriting
  4. Notable Science Fiction Works
  5. Filmography
  6. - "The Bear Cub and the One Who Lives in the River" (1966)

Early Life and Education

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 1957

Volodymyr Kobrynets completed his education at the renowned Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in 1957, where he majored in history and philosophy.

Career in Publishing and Editing

Editor at "Iskusstvo" (Art) Publishing House, 1957-1960

Kobrynets began his career as an editor at the prestigious "Iskusstvo" Publishing House in 1957.

Editor at Ukrainian Soviet Encyclopedia and "Ukrtorgreklamfilm" Studio, 1960-1962

Subsequently, he worked as an editor at the Ukrainian Soviet Encyclopedia and the "Ukrtorgreklamfilm" film studio, honing his writing and editorial skills.

Transition to Screenwriting

Screenwriter at "Kyivanuchfilm" Studio, 1962-

In 1962, Kobrynets made a significant transition to become a screenwriter at the "Kyivanuchfilm" film studio. This marked the start of his prolific career in cinematography.

Notable Science Fiction Works

"Neptune's Messengers" (1979)

Kobrynets co-authored the acclaimed science fiction novel "Neptune's Messengers" with Yury Alik. This work laid the foundation for the four-part television series "People and Dolphins" (1983-1984).

Filmography

Feature Films and Television Series

Volodymyr Kobrynets' filmography boasts a diverse range of feature films and television series, including:

- "The Bear Cub and the One Who Lives in the River" (1966)

- "Shards" (1966)
- "Magic Glasses" (1970)
- "How the Cossacks Played Football" (1970)
- "My House on the Edge" (1971)
- "From Bell to Bell" (1971)
- "Brother Rabbit and Brother Fox" (1972)
- "About a Piglet Who Could Play Checkers" (1972)
- "The Creation of the Microcosm" (1972)
- "The Stray Bunny" (1973)
- "How the Cossacks Rescued the Brides" (1973)
- "A Robot to Help Us" (1975)
- "How the Cossacks Bought Salt" (1975)
- "Tales of the Paradise Garden" (1975)
- "The Umbrella on a Fashionable Resort" (1977)
- "The Chick in the Cage" (1978)
- "Grishka's Books" (1979)
- "An Open Letter from a Drake" (1979)
- "The Tale of the Miraculous Doctor" (1979)
- "About the Mouse Who Wanted to Become Strong" (1983)
- "Live and Drink" (1985)
- "The Golden Nail" (1986)
- "The Hard-working Old Woman" (1986)
Legacy

Volodymyr Kobrynets' cinematic works continue to be cherished by audiences and serve as a testament to his creative vision and exceptional storytelling abilities.

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