Directors born on July 12

Take a focused look at the directors born on July 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1949 Pavel Lungin

  Pavel Lungin is a renowned Russian film director and screenwriter, acclaimed for his work in both Russian and international cinema. He gained international recognition with his debut feature film 'Taxi Blues,' which won the Best Director award at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival. [bio]