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Timur Bekmambetov is a Kazakh-Russian film director known for vampire franchise Night Watch (2004) and Day Watch (2006).
He was born Timur Nuruakhitovich Bekmambetov on June 25, 1961, in Guryev, Soviet Union (now Atyrau, Kazakhstan). His father, Nuruakhit Bekmambetov, is a manager at Guryev Energy company; his mother, Mira Bogoslavskaya, was a journalist. Young Bekmambetov was raised along the Ural river in Kazakhstan, Soviet Union.
In 1978, aged 17, he moved to Moscow. There from 1978 to 1980 he attended the Moscow Energy Institute, but he was more interested in art and movies. Eventually, he dropped out of college, and joined the cultural milieu around such artists as Anatoli Zverev and Oskar Rabin. Then, from 1982 to 1987 he studied painting at Tashkent Theatrical Art Institute, graduating in 1987 as artist of theatre and film. From 1987 to 1988 he served in the Red Army stationed at artillery division near Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan. Then he worked as set designer at "Ilkhom" Drama Theatre in Tashkent, and at Uzbek Film Studio.
Since 1989 he has been directing commercials. In 1992 Bekmambetov made his directorial and writing debut with Peshawar Waltz (1994), a film about the Soviet war in Afghanistan which received awards at several festivals in Europe. From 1992 to 1997 he made 18 commercials for the Russian bank "Imperial" and was named best young director of 1997 by Russian Film Academy. In 1999 he started his own film company, Bazelevs Production.
His big break came with the success of the vampire franchise Night Watch (2004) and Day Watch (2006), which he directed during 2003 - 2005. Both films became international blockbusters, and received several awards and nominations. The third installment, Twilight Watch (2009), is slated for release in 2009.
Since 2005, Bekmambetov has been working in Hollywood, writing, directing and producing several flicks, such as Wanted (2008), 9 (2009), and The Red Star. Back in Russia, he made another success directing The Irony of Fate 2 (2007), a romantic comedy based on the Soviet era characters and capitalizing on nostalgia among some of the post-Soviet audiences.
Timur Bekmambetov established himself as a master of dense narrative. His films often surprise the viewers with eerie details, hectic pace and unusual twists and turns, and remain a challenge even for experienced audiences.- Actress
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Stasia Caz was born on 21 January 1988 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Polar (2019), Taken (2017) and Reign (2013).- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Dimitrij Schaad was born on 17 September 1985 in Kaskelen, Kazakhstan. He is an actor and writer, known for Killing Eve (2018), The Kangaroo Conspiracy (2022) and Kleo (2022).- Dr. Wladimir Klitschko is founder, hotelier, investor, endowment donor and well known internationally for holding the record as the longest reigning heavyweight boxing world champion. He was born in Kazakhstan and is Ukrainian citizen.
After ending his sports career in 2017, it became his mission to share the knowledge he gained in 30 years of competitive sport. Together with his team of Klitschko Ventures, the company he founded in 2016, he developed his philosophy of life "Challenge Management" into the method FACE the Challenge. Its 4 core skills Focus, Agility, Coordination and Endurance show the way to willpower.
He has made brief guest appearances in a few movies, e.g. Ocean's Eleven ,Keinohrhasen, Pain & Gain etc.. After appearing mostly in business surroundings for years, in 2021 he is starring in Amazon Prime Video's "Celebrity Hunted" because he wants to show a maximum of people what you can achieve with pure willpower.
He teaches at "CAS Change & Innovation Management" course of University of St. Gallen and has become a bestselling author with his book "FACE the Challenge - Discover the Willpower in You!", published in 2020. In 2012, he opened his hotel 11 Mirrors, a renowned boutique and design hotel in the historic center of Kiew. For over 20 years, Kiew has also been the location of the Klitschko Foundation, aiming to make a positive impact for children and young people in Ukraine. - Actress
- Director
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Monika Gossmann was born on 10 December 1981 in Alma-Ata, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress and director, known for Mank (2020), The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) and The Staircase (2022). She is married to Anton Pampushnyy.- Production Designer
Albina Kim is a Korean-Kazakh production designer specializing in music videos, TV, commercials, and photography. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Communication Design from the University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins, located in London, UK. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Albina continues to work as a production designer.- Pavel Priluchnyy was born on 5 November 1987 in Chimkent, Chimkentskaya oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Shymkent, Ongtustik Qazaqstan oblysy, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Silver Spoon (2014), Zakrytaya shkola (2011) and Hooked (2009). He has been married to Zepyur Brutyan since 2022. They have one child. He was previously married to Agata Mutsenietse.
- Lena Tronina was born in Leninogorsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Ridder, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Tatort (1970) and Peripherie (2016).
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Yankovsky was named best actor in a 1984 reader poll by Soviet Screen for his role in "In Love Because He Wants to Be." He was awarded the State Prize in 1987 for his role in "Flying Asleep and Awake." In 1989 he received the Vasiliev State Prize for his role in "The Kreutzer Sonata." Yakovsky was given the lifetime achievement award at the 1983 All-Union Film Festival. He won the best actor NIKA in 1991, and in the same year was named People's Artist of the Soviet Union. Yankovsky was born in Kazakhstan and studied at the Slonov Theater Academy in Saratov. In 1965 he joined the Saratov Drama Theater, moving to Moscow's Lenkom Theater in 1973. He has presided over the Kinotavr Russian Open Film Festival since 1993.- Roman Varshavsky was born on 1 November 1968 in Almaty, Kazakhstan USSR. He is an actor, known for Whiteout (2009), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011).
- Actor
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- Composer
Aleksandr Ustyugov is a Russian theater, film and television actor, theater and film director, musician.
Ustyugov was born in Ekibastuz. After graduating from Ekibastuz secondary school No. 15, he entered vocational school No. 18 as an electrician for the repair, installation and dismantling of mining equipment. Graduated from vocational school with honors. For five years he studied at the art school with S. P. Panteleev (1988-1993). Aleksandr was also engaged in boxing at the Youth Sports School.
He decided to continue his education in Omsk, where in 1993 Ustyugov entered the Omsk State Academy of Railways with a degree in car building engineering. He studied there for three semesters at the full-time department, then transferred to the correspondence department in connection with joining the Omsk Youth Theater as a gaffer, and then joined the acting troupe of the theater. In 1996 he entered the Omsk Regional College of Culture and Art. After graduating from it, he moved to Moscow, where in 1999 he entered the Higher Theater School named after Boris Shchukin (course of Rodion Ovchinnikov). In 2003, after graduating from college, he was invited to the troupe of the Russian Academic Youth Theater (RAMT) in Moscow, where he served until 2014.
Fame brought him the role of Roman Shilov in the television series Cop Wars (2005). Aleksandr is also known for his roles in such films and TV series as Ottsy i deti (2008), Privet ot Katyushi (2013), Sled tigra (2014), Panfilov's 28 Men (2016), Viking (2016), Zolotaya Orda (2018), Better Than Us (2018), Godunov (2018), Union of Salvation (2019), Rikoshet (2020), Killer (2022) and Beshenstvo (2023).- Anton Pampushnyy was born on 5 May 1982 in Tselinograd, Tselinogradskaya oblast, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Astana, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Aleksandr. Nevskaya bitva (2008), The Guardians (2017) and Coma (2019). He is married to Monika Gossmann.
- Maria Lavrova was born on 13 September 1998 in Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for The Darkest Hour (2011), Etyudy o svobode (2018) and Dizlayk (2016).
- Actor
- Stunts
- Director
Yerden Telemissov was born on 25 May 1975 in Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor and director, known for Slow Horses (2022), McMafia (2018) and Warrior (2019).- Daniyar's journey into the world of cinema has been quite special. He was born and raised in Kazakhstan in a family of teachers. Unable to get enrolled into drama school right after high-school, Daniyar went to study nuclear physics at a local college, but then dropped out during his sophomore year and went to study aerospace engineering at Arizona State University. He graduated and returned home after five years in the U.S. While trying to work as an engineer Daniyar kept following his artistic passion as he was actively going to a local film auditions. Eventually with a good deal of luck Daniyar booked his first job as an actor at the age of 27. That put an aerospace engineer's career to an end and led to the beginning of a new story. In the following years he managed to shine in different genres and topped local box-office, however a new chapter has started when Daniyar met the most distinctive Kazakh director Adilkhan Yerzhanov. Their partnership have produced seven feature films in four years, making them frequent guests at major international film festivals. "A dark-dark man" for instance was part of the official selection in San Sebastian and has won an APSA award, and "Goliath" was selected for Venice's 2022 edition. One of Daniyar's latest projects was a lead part in a french mini-series "Infiniti", premiered at Canneseries.
- Actress
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- Producer
Aruzhan was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan. From the very early age Aruzhan has always been a leader. First place winner on ballroom dance competitions, class monitor, student council member. Being only 16 years old Aruzhan won a modeling contest Ford Models Supermodel of Kazakhstan and became an international model. During next several years she was modeling in New York and Paris. In 2007 Aruzhan had her bachelor degree in international journalism and mass communications. It took her only two years after graduation to become a chief editor of local business magazine. Despite her success in journalism, Aruzhan decided to change her life completely when she got an invitation to play a lead in her debut film "Swings". In 2013 Aruzhan applied for UCLA Acting program and went to Los Angeles to study. In 2016 received Kazakhstan Film Critics Association Award (Best actress in leading role) for comedy "Wedding for three".- Actor
- Soundtrack
Eugen Bauder was born on 5 March 1986 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Türkisch für Anfänger (2012), Fucking Berlin (2016) and Unsere Jungs - Auch Strippen will gelernt sein (2018).- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Adilkhan Yerzhanov was born on 7 August 1982 in Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Jezkazgan, Kazakhstan]. Adilkhan is a director and writer, known for The Owners (2014), A Dark, Dark Man (2019) and The Gentle Indifference of the World (2018). Adilkhan is married to Inna Smailova.- Julia Pogrebinska was born on 16 July 1984 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Wataha (2014), In Hiding (2013) and Pitbull: New Orders (2016). She has been married to John Scott since 19 August 2017.
- Slava Schoot was born on 25 June 1964 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. He is an actor, known for Rollerball (2002), Rounders (1998) and The Sopranos (1999).
- Samal Yeslyamova was born on 1 September 1984 in Petropavlovsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Ayka (2018), Tulpan (2008) and The Horse Thieves. Roads of Time (2019).
- Director
- Sound Department
- Editor
Kaisar Maxutov was born on 6 January 2005 in Kazakhstan. He is a director and editor, known for PartyBoy (2023), Bastard (2024) and I'm afraid (2024).- Lev Prygunov was born on 23 April 1939 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for The Sum of All Fears (2002), The Saint (1997) and K-19: The Widowmaker (2002).
- Yuriy Chursin was born on 11 March 1980 in Priozersk, Dzhezkazgan region, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Izobrazhaya zhertvu (2006), Pobeg (2010) and The Three Musketeers (2013).
- Visual Effects
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Viktor Lakisov was born on 23 July 1976 in Tselinograd, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Astana, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and assistant director, known for Blood Hockey, Quackerz (2016) and Night Watch (2004).- Actress
Zlata was born in Kysl Orda, Kazakhstan. She is known for Holy Motors (2012).- Viktor Proskurin was born on 8 February 1952 in Atbasar, Akmolinsk Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He was an actor, known for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of Agra (1983), Pikovaya dama (1982) and Wartime Romance (1983). He was married to Svetlana Proskurina, Olga Gavrilyuk, Irina Honda, Tatiana Derbeneva and Irina Smurova. He died on 30 June 2020 in Moscow, Russia.
- Vladimir Tolokonnikov was born on 25 June 1943 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He was an actor, known for Khottabych (2006), Heart of a Dog (1988) and Mechty idiota (1993). He was married to Nadezhda Tolokonnikova. He died on 15 July 2017 in Moscow, Russia.
- Stathis Papadopoulos was born in 1980 in Kazakhstan. He is an actor, known for Hostage (2005), Beauty Before Age: The Sitcom and From the Edge of the City (1998).
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- Writer
- Actor
Darkhan Tugelbay was born on 30 March 1993 in Kazakhstan. He is a director and writer, known for Parcel (2024), Saubol 22 (2022) and NeonJersey podcast (2020).- Actor
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Peter Zhmutski was born in the former Soviet Union, in what is today the country of Kazakhstan. Growing up in the capital city of Almaty with a population over 2 million people, Zhmutski's life has always included diverse forms of art. His extensive educational background includes graduating from six different schools. Zhmutski studied and mastered the crafts of music, sports, foreign languages, acting, film, video and television, and even professional writing.
Zhmutski came to the United States of America in 1998 having completed an 8-year music degree and holding a diploma from the Linguistic Gymnasia of Almaty. From childhood, Zhmutski has always been active in stage performances. In Kansas he studied theatre and received his Associate degree from Fort Scott Community College, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Zhmutski moved on to Pittsburg State University to study Communications with an emphasis in Broadcasting. Back home in Kazakhstan, Zhmutski hosted National Television shows for children, which made him feel quite at home with the craft of Broadcasting. After producing several TV shows at PSU, winning the highest awards for his Public Service Announcements and receiving his bachelor degree Magna Cum Laude, Zhmutski opened his own production company "PZ Production" and began making films.
"PZ Production" started in 2002. Zhmutski has already directed and produced 13 shorts, 3 feature films, 3 documentaries, 1 mini series, numerous corporate, training, television projects and music videos. As an actor in major roles, he has participated in more than 25 films and 10 television and web projects. Several of Zhumtski's 20 international merits and awards were presented in Oklahoma at the Barebones International Film Festival and Script-2-Screen International Film Festival. Zhmutski also received 2 Platinum Remi, 1 Gold Remi, and 1 Silver Remi awards in Houston at the 3rd oldest International Film Festival - Worldfest where such directors as Spielberg, Lynch, Cohen Brothers, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott and many others have been recognized with awards.
Zhmutski moved to Oklahoma in 2003. He received his Master of Professional Writing diploma from the University of Oklahoma where Zhmutski also taught film and video courses for two years. In Oklahoma, Zhmutski produced films together with Golden Wing Films, Darkwood Productions, New Ad Age International, National Film Studios, National Film Project Co., Gon Productions and V-DIGI Media.
Zhmutski also produced 15 original individual music CDs and scored 16 films. Over the past 7 years, Zhmutski has also given concerts of his original solo performances, most of which were done as benefit events. His last big performance was a Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert held in Norman, Oklahoma in December of 2005.
Zhmutski has been invited to develop projects for different production companies across the United States. In 2006 he worked as a creative producer/director at 21st-Century Studios in Jacksonville Florida. From 2007 to 2009 he developed projects for Hollywood companies in California.
Zhmutski returned to Norman, Oklahoma in January 2009 with his wife and daughter. He is a published writer. Today Zhmutski is teamed up with internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning filmmakers to develop and produce projects in the motion picture industry.
In 2013 Zhmutski produced and directed another feature film in Oklahoma called "Project Ghost Town" which will premiere in 2014. In February 2013 Zhmutski produced the first 3D feature film shot in Oklahoma called "Higher Mission" starring Casper Van Dien and Catherine Oxenberg.- Actor
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Asanali Ashimov was born on 8 May 1939 in Baikadam, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor and producer, known for The Year of the Dragon (1981), Manchzhurskiy variant (1989) and Kyz-Zhibek (1972).- Natalya Kosteneva was born on 1 December 1984 in Semipalatinsk, Semipalatinskaya oblast, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Semey, Shyghs Qazaqstan oblysy, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Bless the Woman (2003), Odnoy levoy (2015) and Samyy luchshiy den! (2015).
- Evgenia Brendes was born in 1989 in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for Problemski Hotel (2015), Sum of Histories (2015) and Styx (2024).
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Writer
Ziv Berkovich was born on 5 April 1984 in Kazakhstan. He is a cinematographer and writer, known for Golden Voices (2019), NO-ONE (2018) and Homeport (2016).- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Aysulu Onaran is a director and writer. She made her directorial debut with Balaban, a coming-of-age LGBTQ drama about two HIV-positive teenage girls and their journey to freedom and love. That year, she has initiated "My Body My Choice" educational program supporting girls and women facing gender abuse. The film premiered at the Mix Milano film festival in Italy in 2022. In 2022 Aysulu filmed her second feature Rebirth Island, a historical spy thriller, based on true events taking place in the end of the Cold War. The release date is scheduled for 2024. She is developing her third feature Countdown to Chaos presently.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Susanna Simon was born on 23 July 1968 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Dr. Molly & Karl (2008), Godless Youth (2017) and Tatort (1970).- Director
- Writer
- Art Director
Anton Dyakov is a director, writer, and a graphic artist, known for BoxBallet (2020), Vivat Musketeers! (2017), and Python and Guard (2016). Anton earned a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Almaty's Art College (1995-1999) followed by a Master's degree in Textile Design at Abai Kazakh State University (1999-2001). Transitioning into animation, he dedicated two years (2010-2012) to refine his skills as an Animation Director at the renowned Animation Studio School SHAR. Since 2010, Anton has served as Animation Director, Script-writer, and Art Director. His roles have included directing, script-writing, and managing artistic direction for both his own projects and externally commissioned animated films and series. 2010 - Bach - 6 min 2011 - Mutagenerationation-2012 - 50 sec 2012 - Kostya - 6 min 2013 - In & Yana - 11 min 2014 - Language of love - 1 min 30 sec 2014 - Space donkey - 15 min 2015 - Python and the Guard - 14 min 2017 - Vivat, Musketeers! - 5 min 2019 - Boxballet - 15 min (teaser) 2021 - Burning! - 7 min- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Sergei Dvortsevoy was born on 18 August 1962 in Chimkent, Chimkent Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Shymkent, South Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and writer, known for Ayka (2018), Bread Day (1998) and Tulpan (2008).- Ailana Tinibayeva was born on 15 August 2009 in Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for Every Summertime - Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
- Natalya Nazarova was born on 28 June 1949 in Alma-Ata, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She was an actress, known for A Slave of Love (1976), Molodaya zhena (1979) and A Little Doll (1988). She died on 17 March 2022 in Russia.
- Gevorg Manoukian (born September 15, 1986), Armenian/Russian hip hop and break dancer. Originally from Kazakhstan, Manoukian is now living in Centerville, Utah. He performed in High School Musical 2 . Manoukian first auditioned for season 2 and made it to Vegas, but his lack of versatility kept him out of the top 20. He then auditioned for season 4 and successfully qualified as a finalist beating out future season 5 runner up Brandon Bryant. He was paired with Courtney Galiano. He was eliminated in the top 10. Manoukian was also in the MTV musical American Mall.
In November 2010, Gev performed at the 2010 American Music Awards with Pink to her hit song Raise Your Glass. - Maksim Kostromykin was born on 14 January 1980 in Semey, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Olga (2016), Fortress of War (2010) and Al-kapotnya (2021). He is married to Aleksandra Nesterova.
- Elena Drapeko was born on 29 September 1948 in Uralsk, West Kazakhstan Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Oral, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Belaya doroga (1975), Bezottsovshchina (1977) and Window to Paris (1993).
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- Writer
- Actor
Janusz Kondratiuk was born on 19 September 1943 in Ak-Bulak, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He was a director and writer, known for A Cat with a Dog (2018), Milion dolarów (2011) and Klakier (1983). He was married to Ewa Szykulska. He died on 7 October 2019 in Los, Mazowieckie, Poland.- Writer
- Actor
- Producer
Sergey Lukyanenko was born on 11 April 1968 in Karatau, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is a writer and actor, known for Night Watch (2004), Day Watch (2006) and A Rough Draft (2018).- Stunts
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Zhaidarbek Kunguzhinov (Jaydok) was born on August 6th, 1969 in Kazakhstan. He is the most famous stunt coordinator, fight coordinator and horse master in CIS and Central Asia. In 2000 he founded the "Nomad Stunts" on the basis of horse-acrobatic "Nomad" performance of the Kazakh State Circus. He is the Taurus World Stunt Award Nominee in Los Angeles, 2017, has the Medal of Honor awarded by Art Martial Magazine, USA, the winner of Bronze and Silver Lions at the International Festival of Equestrian Sports in China in 1993 and 2001. The winner of "Sports Oscar" from Martial Arts Academy in Atlantic City in 2013. Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Knight of the Kurmet Order.- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Akan Satayev was born on 23 December 1971 in Karaganda, Karagandinskaya oblast, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is a producer and director, known for Strayed (2009), The Legend of Tomiris (2019) and Zhauzhürek myng bala (2012).- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Darezhan Omirbayev was born on 15 March 1958 in Uyuk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Uyuk, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and writer, known for Killer (1998), Cardiogram (1995) and Akyn (2021).- Svetlana Pismichenko was born on 28 November 1964 in Burli village, Kustanai region, USSR, Kazakh SSR [now Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for The Castle (1994), Morphine (2008) and Brother (1997).