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Vasily Zhuravlyov
Aug 2, 1904 (83 years old)Ryazan, Ryazan uyezd, Ryazan Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ryazan Oblast, Russia]12 credits
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.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.Show more
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