Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov 1965 – 2015

Biography

Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov was born on May 29, 1965, in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. From his earliest years in this historic Central Asian city, he would go on to pursue a creative path that would define his life’s work and leave a lasting mark on cinema.

Throughout his career, Khudojnazarov worked as a film director, bringing stories to life through his artistic vision and dedication to the craft of filmmaking. His work reflected the rich cultural landscape of his homeland and contributed to the broader world of international cinema.

Khudojnazarov spent his final years in Berlin, Germany, where he passed away on April 21, 2015, at the age of 49. He died from liver cancer, leaving behind a legacy as a filmmaker and artist whose contributions to the cinematic arts will be remembered by those who knew his work and cherished his memory.