Marlen Khutsiev 1925 – 2019

Biography

Marlen Khutsiev was born on October 4, 1925, in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. From his early years in the Caucasus, he would go on to become one of Soviet cinema’s notable creative voices, bringing his distinctive vision to both directing and screenwriting throughout his career.

Over the decades, Khutsiev established himself as a skilled filmmaker whose work spanned multiple genres and storytelling approaches. His dual talents as director and screenwriter allowed him to shape narratives from conception through final form, contributing significantly to Soviet film during a transformative period in cinema history.

Khutsiev spent much of his later life in Moscow, where he remained active in cultural circles. He passed away on March 19, 2019, at an advanced age, leaving behind a body of cinematic work. He was laid to rest at Troyekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow, a final resting place that honors his contributions to Russian culture and the arts.