Ilya Kopalin
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- August 2, 1900
- Died
- June 12, 1976
- Birthplace
- Pavlovskaya, Zvenigorod
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.
Filmography
World Without a Game 1966
as Self
The Magic Beam 1963
as Self (archive footage)
First Flight to the Stars 1961
Director
City of Great Destiny 1961
Director
- The Unforgettable Years
The Unforgettable Years 1957
Director
Warsaw Meetings 1955
Director
- A Celebration of Our Youth
A Celebration of Our Youth 1955
Director
- International Concert
International Concert 1954
Director
For Peace and Friendship 1954
Director, Screenplay
Velikoye proshchaniye 1953
Director
- Albania
Albania 1953
Director, Screenplay
- Land Renewal
Land Renewal 1950
Director
- New Albania
New Albania 1949
Director
Day of the Victorious Country 1948
Director
- The Liberated Czechoslovakia
The Liberated Czechoslovakia 1946
Director, Screenplay
Berlin Conference 1945
Director
Crimean Conference 1945
Director
The Court Is in Session 1943
Director
- To Protect Native Moscow
To Protect Native Moscow 1942
Director
Moscow Strikes Back 1942
Director, Editor
- Towards the Sun
Towards the Sun 1941
Director
Three Songs About Lenin 1934
Assistant Director
- One of Many
One of Many 1931
Director
In the Bryansk Polesie 1930
Director
Moscow 1927
Director
A Sixth Part of the World 1926
Location Manager
Stride, Soviet! 1926
Location Scout
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