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Vsevolod Illarionovič Pudovkin
1893 – 1953
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryVsevolod Illarionovich Pudovkin was a Soviet film director, screenwriter and actor who developed influential theories of montage. Pudovkin's masterpieces are often contrasted with those of his contemporary Sergei Eisenstein; Eisenstein utilized montage to glorify the power of the masses, while Pudovkin preferred to concentrate on the courage and resilience of individuals. He was granted the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1948.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
February 28, 1893
Penza
Date of death
June 30, 1953
Jūrmala
Citizenship
Russian Empire · Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic · Soviet Union
Occupations & fields
actorfilm directorscreenwriterwriterfilm actordirector
Awards & honours
Stalin PrizeOrder of the Red BannerOrder of LeninPeople's Artist of the USSROrder of the Red Banner of LabourStalin Prize
- Field and occupation
- sovětský filmový režisér, scenárista a herec (1893–1953)
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