Aleksei Balabanov - Actor Profile

Aleksei Balabanov

Directing
Updated: May 11, 2026
8Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 25, 1959
Birth Place: Sverdlovsk, RSFSR, USSR

About Aleksei Balabanov

Aleksei Oktyabrinovich Balabanov was a Russian film director, screenwriter, and producer, a member of European Film Academy. He started from creating mostly arthouse pictures and music videos but gained significant mainstream popularity in action crime drama movies Brother (1997) and Brother 2 (2000). He has been referred to as the "Russian Quentin Tarantino" in the press for his critically acclaimed yet controversial films.

Aleksei Balabanov Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Aleksei Balabanov reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Aleksei Balabanov's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Aleksei Balabanov's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains We Others Will Not, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Aleksei Balabanov Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Aleksei Balabanov's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Aleksei Balabanov has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Aleksey Balabanov. Postscript self (archive) Flop Similar →
2022 Balabanov. Belltower. Requiem self (archive) Super Hit Similar →
2021 We Others Will Not self (archive) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Plankton Salesmen Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2012 Me Too Director Average Similar →
2000 How «Brother 2» Was Filmed self Flop Similar →
1996 The Arrival of a Train - Average Similar →
1995 Trofim сотрудник кинопроекта «Вокзалы Санкт-Петербурга» Average Similar →

Aleksei Balabanov - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Aleksei Balabanov?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Aleksei Balabanov is "We Others Will Not" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Aleksei Balabanov acted in?

Aleksei Balabanov has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Aleksei Balabanov?

Other notable films include "Balabanov. Belltower. Requiem", "Me Too", and "The Arrival of a Train".

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