Ilya Kopalin
Directing
Born: 1900-08-02 · Pavlovskaya, Zvenigorod
Died: 1976-06-12
Biography
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 S
🎬 Movies (26)
World Without a Game
1966
Self
The Magic Beam
1963
Self (archive footage)
First Flight to the Stars
1961
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The Unforgettable Years
1957
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Warsaw Meetings
1955
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A Celebration of Our Youth
1955
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For Peace and Friendship
1954
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Международный концерт
1954
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Velikoye proshchaniye
1953
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Албания
1953
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Обновление земли
1950
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Новая Албания
1949
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Day of the Victorious Country
1948
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The Liberated Czechoslovakia
1946
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Crimean Conference
1945
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Berlin Conference
1945
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The Court Is in Session
1943
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Moscow Strikes Back
1942
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To Protect Native Moscow
1942
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Towards the Sun
1941
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Three Songs About Lenin
1934
Assistant Director
One of Many
1931
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In the Bryansk Polesie
1930
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Moscow
1927
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A Sixth Part of the World
1926
Location Manager
Stride, Soviet!
1926
Location Scout