Ilya Kopalin
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.
Crew
Moscow Strikes Back
Director, Editor
Day of the Victorious Country
Director
Warsaw Meetings
Director
Moscow
Director
Crimean Conference
Director
Berlin Conference
Director
One of Many
Director
First Flight to the Stars
Director
A Sixth Part of the World
Location Manager
Three Songs About Lenin
Assistant Director
The Court Is in Session
Director
Velikoye proshchaniye
Director
A Celebration of Our Youth
Director
To Protect Native Moscow
Director
Towards the Sun
Director
In the Bryansk Polesie
Director
The Unforgettable Years
Director
The Liberated Czechoslovakia
Director, Screenplay
For Peace and Friendship
Director, Screenplay