Russia and Eastern Europe

Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian and Balkan films: who is trending, career numbers and the questions people ask.

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Career

Yura Borisov has starred in 25 films that average 6.55. The best is Anora at 7.4.

Hot streak

Cristian Mungiu has 7 straight films rated 7.0 or better, from 2002 to 2026.

Director

Andrzej Wajda has directed 34 films that average 7.07. The best is Kanal at 7.9.

Peak era

Krzysztof Kieślowski's best five-film run came from 1987 to 1993, averaging 7.82.

Peak era

Andrey Zvyagintsev's best five-film run came from 2003 to 2017, averaging 7.58.

Peak era

Emir Kusturica's best five-film run came from 1985 to 1998, averaging 7.80.

Peak era

Andrei Tarkovsky's best five-film run came from 1962 to 1979, averaging 7.96.

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