Evgeny Afineevsky - Actor Profile

Evgeny Afineevsky

Directing
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
2Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 21, 1972
Birth Place: Kazan, Tatarskaya ASSR, RSFSR, USSR (now Tatarstan, Russia)

About Evgeny Afineevsky

Evgeny Mikhailovich Afineevsky (Russian: Евгений Михайлович Афинеевский; born October 21, 1972) is an Israeli-American film director, producer and cinematographer who lives in the United States. In 2016 Afineevsky was nominated for an Academy Award and Emmys for his documentary "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom" (2016). Afineevsky was born in Kazan, Tatar ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union on October 21, 1972 to a Russian-Jewish family. In the early 1990s, Afineevsky became an Israeli citizen and served in the Israeli Defence Forces. As he became involved in the film industry, he relocated to Los Angeles in the United States through connections to Menahem Golan, living there since 1999. Afineevsky is openly homosexual.

Evgeny Afineevsky Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Evgeny Afineevsky reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Evgeny Afineevsky's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Evgeny Afineevsky's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Subject, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Evgeny Afineevsky Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Evgeny Afineevsky's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Evgeny Afineevsky has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Subject Self Hit Similar →
2001 Death Game Policeman Flop Similar →

Evgeny Afineevsky - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Evgeny Afineevsky?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Evgeny Afineevsky is "Subject" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Evgeny Afineevsky acted in?

Evgeny Afineevsky has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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