Ilya Kopalin
Directing
- Born
- August 2, 1900 · Pavlovskaya, Zvenigorod
- Died
- June 12, 1976 (age 75)
Ilya Petrovich Kopalin (1900–1976) was a Soviet film director renowned for his impactful documentaries. He is best remembered for capturing some of the most historic moments of the 20th century, including the Yalta Conference, where he filmed Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt, as well as the momentous flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space. Kopalin's work as a filmmaker focused on documenting significant events in Soviet history, earning him recognition as a key figure in Soviet documentary filmmaking.
Known for
Three Songs About Lenin
November 6, 1934
A Sixth Part of the World
December 31, 1926
Moscow Strikes Back
February 23, 1942
Stride, Soviet!
July 23, 1926
Moscow
April 28, 1927
Crimean Conference
July 13, 1945
Velikoye proshchaniye
August 5, 1953
For Peace and Friendship
May 21, 1954
Day of the Victorious Country
January 30, 1948
Warsaw Meetings
September 7, 1955
Berlin Conference
August 8, 1945
First Flight to the Stars
April 25, 1961
Behind the camera25
- 1961First Flight to the Stars Director
- 1961City of Great Destiny Director
- 1957The Unforgettable Years Director
- 1955Warsaw Meetings Director
- 1955A Celebration of Our Youth Director
- 1954International Concert Director
- 1954For Peace and Friendship Director, Screenplay
- 1953Velikoye proshchaniye Director
- 1953Albania Director, Screenplay
- 1950Land Renewal