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Oleh Sentsov is listed as a film director, film producer and writer. Born on July 13, 1976, Oleh Sentsov is from Simferopol. That works out to 50 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman. Listed accolades include Sakharov Prize (2018), Shevchenko National Prize (2016), honorary citizen of Paris (2018) and 3 more.
My Take
What moves me about Sentsov is that his honors read less like a filmography than a record of conscience. A Crimean-born director who studied economics, made features like Gamer and Numbers, then literally took up arms for Ukraine. The Sakharov Prize, the Legion of Honour, the Order for Courage, these weren't awarded for box office. I find his story almost impossible to file under one job title. To me he embodies the idea that for some artists the act of creating, and refusing to be silenced, is itself the boldest work. I hold him in genuine, uncomplicated respect.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Oleh Sentsov
- Name (Japanese)
- オレグ・センツォフ
- Reading
- おれぐ・せんつぉふ
- Born
- July 13, 1976 (age 50)
- Origin
- Simferopol
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / writer / film screenwriter / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
2. Background
- University
- Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Sakharov Prize
- 2016 Shevchenko National Prize
- 2018 honorary citizen of Paris
- Prize of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience
- Order for Courage 1st Class of Ukraine
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Gámer |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Oleh Sentsov born?
Born July 13, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Oleh Sentsov from?
Oleh Sentsov is from Simferopol.
What does Oleh Sentsov do?
Oleh Sentsov works as film director, film producer, writer, film screenwriter, screenwriter.
What is Oleh Sentsov known for?
Notable works include Gámer.