A Film About Mikhail Kalatozov

Synopsis

The career of revered Russian filmmaker Mikhail Kalatozov is explored in this documentary film comprised of rare behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with French director Claude Lelouch, and conversations with some of the biggest names in contemporary Russian cinema. Kalatozov's grandson Mikhail Kalatozishvili pays tribute to the director of such timeless classics as I Am Cuba, Salt for Svanetia, and The Cranes are Flying as such notable fans as Andrei Konchalovsky, Sergei Solovyov, and Alexei Batalov discuss the remarkable influence Kalatozov had on their own film careers.

Cast & Crew

Director

Mikheil Kalatozishvili

Featured Cast

Sergey Solovyov

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Claude Lelouch

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Andrei Konchalovsky

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Tatyana Samoylova

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Aleksey Batalov

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