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Роман Кармэн, Р. Кармен
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Roman Karmen (1906–1978) was a pioneering Soviet film director, war cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, journalist, screenwriter, pedagogue, and publicist. Born Efraim Leyzorovich Korenman, Karmen became one of the most prominent figures in Soviet cinema, known for his exceptional contributions to war documentation and his ability to capture history in the making. He began his career as a journalist before transitioning to filmmaking, where his early work focused on documenting revolutionary events and political developments. Karmen's most notable contributions were as a war cinematographer during the Spanish Civil War and World War II, where he filmed key moments from the frontlines, including the Soviet Union’s involvement in the Spanish war and the Nazi invasions. He was a close collaborator with Soviet authorities and a key figure in Soviet newsreels, documenting not only the war but also the victories and cultural milestones of the USSR. Karmen’s work was instrumental in shaping Soviet film as a tool for propaganda and national identity, using his camera to amplify the Soviet narrative of heroism, triumph, and unity. He was also involved in film education, teaching at VGIK (All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography) and inspiring future generations of filmmakers. Karmen's legacy as a documentarian is cemented in his works, which captured pivotal moments in Soviet history and continue to serve as an important visual record of the 20th century.
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- wc Gender: Male
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1906-11-29
- event Death Date 1979-04-29
- school Known for: Directing
- star Popularity: 0.6
- info Birth Place Odessa, Russian Empire
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Our Cinema
1940-07-01
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World Without a Game
1966-05-29
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Roman Karmen Whom We Do And Do Not Know
1987-11-16
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With Roman Karmen. Travel in the Youth
2006-02-01
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Filmmakers for the Prosecution
2023-01-27
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Distant and Close Skies
1976-09-13
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Grenada, Grenada, My Grenada
1975-11-21
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Sea Conquerors
1959-10-07
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Sea Conquerors
1959-10-07
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The Magic Beam
1963-11-01
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Vietnam
1955-05-01
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Vietnam
1955-05-01
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Vietnam
1955-05-01
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Death of the Commissary
1966-07-17
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Leningrad in Struggle
1942-02-23
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Двадцать пятый сентябрь
1969-09-09
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Blazing Continent
1972-01-01
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One Day in Soviet Russia
1941-10-06
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Blazing Continent
1972-01-01
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Albania
1945-01-01
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China Is Fighting
1941-01-02
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One Day in Soviet Russia
1941-10-06
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Oryol Battle
1943-09-18
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The Magic Beam
1963-11-01
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Great Is My Country
1958-02-28
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Spain
1939-01-02
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Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe
1944-11-01
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Guest from the Island of Freedom
1963-06-04
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Comrade Berlin
1969-01-01
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Comrade Berlin
1969-01-01
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To Die in Madrid
1963-04-18
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Cinerama's Russian Adventure
1966-03-03
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Island Ablazed
1961-01-01
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Island Ablazed
1961-01-01
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Island Ablazed
1961-01-01
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The Caspian Story
1953-12-22
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The Great Patriotic War
1965-11-19
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The Great Patriotic War
1965-11-19
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The Caspian Story
1953-12-22
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Moskva–Karakum–Moskva
1933-01-01
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K Sobytijam v Ispanii
1936-01-25
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Nuremberg Trials
1946-11-15
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Spain 1936
1937-01-24
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The Caspian Story
1953-12-22
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Film Documents of the Atrocities of the German Fascist Invaders
1946-02-19
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USSR Air Fleet Day
1952-08-01
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To Protect Native Moscow
1942-03-01
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Great Is My Country
1958-02-28
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The Unknown War
1978-06-22