Boris Kochno

1904–1990 (age 86)

Biography

Boris Kochno was a gifted screenwriter and librettist whose collaborations helped shape the daring spirit of twentieth-century theatre and ballet. A key figure in the artistic milieu of Paris, he brought poetic sensibility to every script he touched and remained a trusted collaborator to many in the performing arts.

Generations remember him as a creative force who bridged disciplines, leaving behind scripts and ideas that continue to influence storytellers today.

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