Aleksandr Sokurov - Actor Profile

Aleksandr Sokurov

Directing
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
36Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 14, 1951
Birth Place: village Podorvikha, Irkutsk Region, RSFSR, USSR, (now Russia)

About Aleksandr Sokurov

Aleksandr Sokurov (born June 14, 1951) is a Russian director of avant-garde and independent films that have won him international acclaim. Described as a heir to Tarkovsky, spare, gloomy and contemplative, he often blurs lines between image and world. His noticable trademark and style includes long, accurate shots of real painterly compositions, disorted field of view, zooms and use of wide angle lenses. Often plotless with emphasis on aesthetics and impressionism his films are noted for philosophical approach to history and nature. Sokurov underlines the importance of film, not to yield to the modern audience laziness, and to stay away from mere entertainment. His most significant works include a feature film, Russian Ark (2002), filmed in a single unedited shot, Mother and Son (1997) and Faust (2011), which was honoured with the Golden Lion, the highest prize for the best film at the Venice Film Festival.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Aleksandr Sokurov reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Aleksandr Sokurov's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Aleksandr Sokurov remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in An Example of Intonation, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Aleksandr Sokurov Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Aleksandr Sokurov's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Aleksandr Sokurov.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Naum. Predictions self Flop Similar →
2025 Director's Diary Self Flop Similar →
2019 Voices in the Old Walls - Flop Similar →
2015 Francofonia (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 Voice of Sokurov Himself Hit Similar →
2013 The Romanovs: Glory and Fall of the Czars Himself - Filmmaker Average Similar →
2013 Film about the film himself Flop Similar →
2012 Alexander Sokurov. Temptation - Flop Similar →
2011 Agnès Varda: From Here to There Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 We Need Happiness Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2009 The Art of Time Self Flop Similar →
2009 Elegy of a Voyage The Traveler (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2008 Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Lightning strikes a tall tree Self Flop Similar →
2008 Alexander Sokurov: Questions about cinema Himself Flop Similar →
2006 Sokurov himself Flop Similar →
2006 Elegy of Life: Rostropovich, Vishnevskaya Himself Hit Similar →
2003 In One Breath: Alexander Sokurov's Russian Ark Himself Hit Similar →
2003 Kira Self Flop Similar →
2002 Russian Ark The Time Traveller (voice / uncredited) Hit Similar →
1998 The Knot Self Hit Similar →
1998 Petersburg Diary: Kozintsev's Apartment рассказчик, озвучка, в титрах не указан Flop Similar →
1998 The Diary of St. Petersburg: Kozintsev's Flat - Flop Similar →
1997 The Diary of St. Petersburg: Inauguration of the Monument to Dostoevsky (voice) Flop Similar →
1997 Robert. A Fortunate Life Narrator Average Similar →
1997 Edward Shelganov visiting Sokurov - Flop Similar →
1996 Oriental Elegy Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1995 A Soldier's Dream - Flop Similar →
1991 An Example of Intonation Self Super Hit Similar →
1990 Simple Elegy - Flop Similar →
1990 Leningrad Retrospective - Flop Similar →
1989 Soviet Elegy Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1989 Petersburg Elegy Narrator Flop Similar →
1987 Moscow Elegy Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
1987 And Nothing More narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1981 You Should Survive - Flop Similar →
1979 VGIK: Teachers and Students Talk About the Profession - Flop Similar →

Aleksandr Sokurov - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Aleksandr Sokurov?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Aleksandr Sokurov is "An Example of Intonation" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Aleksandr Sokurov acted in?

Aleksandr Sokurov has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Aleksandr Sokurov?

Other notable films include "Agnès Varda: From Here to There", "Russian Ark", and "Elegy of a Voyage".