When and where was Eldar Ryazanov born?
Eldar Aleksandrovich Ryazanov entered the world on the 18th of November 1927 in Samara. His family relocated to Moscow in 1930 shortly after his birth.
Questions about Eldar Ryazanov
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What films did Eldar Ryazanov direct during the 1970s?
The Irony of Fate arrived in 1975 followed closely by Office Romance in 1977. The Garage opened in 1980 while Station for Two arrived in 1982 and A Cruel Romance came out in 1984.
Why did Eldar Ryazanov initially refuse to make Carnival Night?
The young director initially refused because he wanted to make serious films instead. Ivan Pyryev convinced him otherwise by stating that anybody could shoot a melodrama but only a few can create good comedy.
How did Eldar Ryazanov die and when did this occur?
Heart and lung failure took his life around midnight on the 30th of November 2015. He died at the age of 88 after decades of creative output following an acute ischemic stroke in November 2014.
Which awards did Eldar Ryazanov receive from France and Georgia?
France awarded him Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters status. Georgia bestowed upon him the Commander of the Order of Honour in 2008.