Vasily Zhuravlyov
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- August 2, 1904
- Died
- November 16, 1987 (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- Ryazan, Ryazan uyezd, Ryazan Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ryazan Oblast, Russia]
Biography
Vasily Zhuravlyov was a Soviet film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to early Soviet science fiction cinema. His most notable work, Cosmic Journey (1936), is considered a pioneering film in the science fiction genre, depicting a manned mission to the moon. Zhuravlyov's innovative use of special effects and scientific consultation set a precedent for future science fiction films in Soviet cinema.
Known For
Filmography
The Man on the Golden Horse
Movie · Director
A Man in Civilian Clothes
Movie · Director
Marine Character
Movie · Director
Black Business
Movie · Director
How I Was Independent
Movie · Director
Лавина с гор
Movie · Director
Adventure in Odessa
Movie · Director
Boy From the Outskirts
Movie · Director
A Captain at Fifteen
Movie · Director
The Disappearance of "Eagle"
Movie · Director
A Border on Lock
Movie · Director
Cosmic Journey
Movie · Director
Lace
Movie · Assistant Director