Samvel Gasparov


Samvel Vladimirovich Gasparov was a Russian film director and short story writer. He worked for some time at the Odessa Film Studio.

Career

Gasporov was one of the Russian filmmakers most interested in the Red Western form, having directed both Hatred and The Sixth One as well as the lesser known Bread, Gold and Pistol and Forget the Word "Death" in this genre.

Personal life

At the time of his death, Gasparov was married to actress Natalya Vavilova and had a daughter from a previous marriage.

Death

Gasparov died on 26 May 2020, at the age of 81, after contracting COVID-19 during the pandemic in Russia.

Filmography