Yuriy Yakovlev
Acting
Biography
Yuriy Yuryevich (Georgiev) Yakovlev is Bulgarian theater and cinema - actor , the son of Russian actor and director Yuri D. Yakovlev , who lived and worked in Bulgaria in 1920-1922 and from 1933 until his death in 1938. His son Yuri was born on October 5, 1930 in Riga, Latvija at the time when his father worked for the founding of the Theatre in the city. Three years later the family settled permanently in Sofia. His mother was a famous opera singer Zhana Sladkarov - Yakovleva. Her brother Angel Sladkarov is the creator of the operetta in Bulgaria. In this artistic family logically Yuriy Yakovlev's launch on the stage became when he was 7 years old in the performance of his father's "Black Spot" at the National Theatre. This does not interfere that his first application in National Academy for Theatre and Film Art to be broken, but next year he has adopted in the class of Professor Boyan Danovski . In 1955-1956, he has played on the stage of Pernik Drama Theater. Between 1956 and 1964 he participated in the Theater troupe "Labor Front". Then - three years in the theater " People scene ." In 1967, he was invited by his professor Boyan Danovski in the creation of New Drama Theatre " Tears and Laughter ", where he played until his retirement in 1992. On October 26, 1989 he was one of those arrested in the garden of the "Crystal", but not as an activist of "Eco-Glasnost" and because of his civil resentment and defiance of the order does not come into the garden. He died on August 15, 2002 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Known For
The year is 1940 and Nazi Germany is at the height of its military prowess, having captured most of Europe and eyeing the Soviet Union to the East. The Russian military command suspects hostile intent from Germany and so arranges for its spies to infiltrate ranks of the German military and the SS. Alexander Belov is a Russian spy, who travels from Soviet-held Latvia to Nazi Germany under an alias of Johann Weiss. His mastery of the German language, steel nerves and an ability to manipulate others help him to use his connections in the SS to ascend the ladder of the German intelligence. He uses his position to identify sympathetic Germans, who help him to procure vital intelligence, and to help local resistance movements in their collective fight against Nazism.
The Shield and the Sword
A research worker Robespier Galabov (Yakovlev) lives with his family in a small communal flat with shared kitchen and dreams about a self-contained home. Galabov meet Rangel Lelin (Gospodinov), the well-known amidst the localities as the past-master, when he realized that the new municipal apartment they apply for won't be ready in the next decade. The Past-Master promises to build the private house in a month. After starting the construction, Rangel Lelin constantly blackmail Galabov for more money through treat of "putting the hat". Finally the house was built but the inauguration become gloomy. It turns out that the chimney of the fireplace doesn't work properly. After days of luckless attempts to solve the problem the past-master's brother come into sight. Knowing the Lelin's tricks he find a hat built in the chimney.
The Past-Master
Abundant supplies of imported vaccine prove ineffective against an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease epidemic in several population centers. Warehouse manager Rashkov has been found dead. Major Zahov has to investigate the case.
Adventure at Midnight
Dimo Manchev (Partsalev), a 50-year-old head of family, has a conservative notion of upbringing and morality. Being familiar with his disposition, the Manchev's daughter Lili (Bratanova) married his sweetheart Plamen (Gadzhokov) in secret. The young couple cast about how to announce the marriage all the more that they are both still students studying in university. The hesitation grows when the father shows strictness even though they present their relation as some university friendship.
Farsighted for Two Diopters
In 1944 Bulgaria switches sides and joins the war against Germany. The story focuses on the advance of the Bulgarian army through Yugoslavia and Hungary, as well as its internal struggles.
Dawn Over the Drava
The young partisan Nestor makes attempt to escape from prison, but is shot in the chest. After a few tense hours, the surgeon professor Andronikov removes the bullet, however Nestor is to be tortured in the police station. The professor makes his case in front of the health minister who promises to help him. The minister wants Nestor to express regret for his actions and offer the authorities certain information.
A Human Heart
Stamen, a civil engineer, gets a new assignment. He has to leave the capital and his friends and go to the construction site of a huge dam. On the train he meets Katya. He thinks she is an actress....
The Road Goes Through Belovir
Bash maystorat went to sea with his wife and son. The road passes by vegetable garden with watermelons and they filled the trunk of stolen fruit which subsequently discarded as police goes after them. A little later, by coincidence, they are towed by a truck carrying watermelons to Burgas. Bebov fix crumpled front, but does not change the burned furniture and bash maystorat is forced to tour around the country until he found a new one. In a series of cunning finally outwit both remain without what we have agreed.