description A Driver for Vera Overview
A Driver for Vera is a 2004 psychological drama set in Sevastopol, Ukraine, in 1962. Co-produced by Russia and directed by Pavel Chukhrai, the film garnered Russian awards including Best Film at the Sochi Film Festival. Its dual production led to its disqualification as Ukraine’s entry for the Academy Awards Best Foreign Film competition.
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info A Driver for Vera Specifications
| Country | Ukraine |
| Year | 2004 |
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What awards did A Driver for Vera win?
The film won Best Film at the Sochi Film Festival and earned its lead actor several prestigious Russian cinema awards. It was directed by Pavel Chukhrai and released in 2004.
Why was A Driver for Vera disqualified from the Academy Awards?
It was submitted for the Best Foreign Language Film category but was disqualified because the Academy ruled it did not meet strict nationality requirements due to its dual Russian and Ukrainian production. This controversy highlighted the complex rules surrounding international co-productions at the Oscars.
What is the setting and time period of A Driver for Vera?
The psychological drama is set in the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine, in the year 1962. It explores the complex relationship between a paralyzed general's daughter and the military driver assigned to her.
Who directed the movie A Driver for Vera?
Pavel Chukhrai directed this 2004 film, which was co-produced by Russia and Ukraine. Chukhrai is also well-known for his critically acclaimed 1997 film *The Thief*.
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