Directing

Semyon Derevyansky

Born November 28, 1902 · Yuzovka, Ekaterinoslavskaya guberniya, Russian Empire

Died July 17, 1981 · aged 78

Semyon Iosifovich Derevyanskiy was a Soviet feature and documentary film director. He was born in Yuzovka, Ekaterinoslav guberniya, Russian Empire. He graduated from the Commercial School. From 1926 to 1927, he studied acting with I.Z. Trauberg and G.M. Kozintsev at the FEKS studio in Leningrad. He worked at the Leningrad factories Trudkino, Rosfilm, Lensoyuzkino (later Lenfilm), first as an assis…

Known For

The Fires of BakuThe Fires of Baku · 1958
The Fires of Baku
★ 7.71958
MovieDramaHistory
Dedicated to the development of the oil industry of Soviet Azerbaijan in the background of the first half of the twentieth century, including their selfless work in strengthening the economic and military might of the USSR.
Lady with the DogLady with the Dog · 1960
Lady with the Dog
★ 5.81960
MovieRomanceDrama
On holiday in Yalta, Muscovite banker Dimitri Gurov contrives to meet a young woman who walks her dog. She’s Anna Sergeyevna, trapped in a loveless marriage to a lackey. He’s unhappy in an arranged marriage. With neither spouse at hand, Dimitri and Anna begin an affair.
His Name Is Sukhe-BatorHis Name Is Sukhe-Bator · 1942
His Name Is Sukhe-Bator
★ 7.01942
MovieHistoryWar
The film tells about the founder of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party, the leader of the Mongolian People's Revolution - Damdin Sukhe-Bator.
Wings of VictoryWings of Victory · 1941
Wings of Victory
★ 4.71941
MovieDramaWar
Based on the true story of Russian pilot Valeri Chkalov (1904 - 1938), who set several long-distance flight records. Chkalov and co-pilots Baidukov and Belyakov altogether had accomplished several nonstop long-distance flights. In June 1937, Chkalov set the world record, covering 12,000 kilometers in 63 hours of nonstop flight from Moscow to Vancouver, Washington, flying over the North Pole.
My Dear FellowMy Dear Fellow · 1958
My Dear Fellow
★ 5.61958
MovieRomanceDrama
Military doctor Vladimir Ustimenko is a man of duty and honor, committed to the cause he serves, and one single love that he carries through his whole life: Varvara Stepanova is a whimsical girl who dreamed of becoming a great actress but eventually became a geologist. The war will cruelly interfere in the fate of the heroes and confuse their relationship even more.
MoonstoneMoonstone · 1935
Moonstone
★ 5.51935
MovieAdventure
Geological expedition is looking for a rare element in Pamir mountains.
Baltic DeputyBaltic Deputy · 1937
Baltic Deputy
★ 4.61937
MovieDrama
A film based on the life of the Russian scientist, Klement Timiriazev, who taught at Cambridge and Oxford and was awarded the Newton Mantle for his work. Timiriazev, one of the few outstanding Russian scientists who (publically) backed the Soviets in their revolutionary campaign, was later elected a delegate to the Leningrad Soviet by the sailors of the Baltic fleet. There he denounced his fellow scientists for failing to aid the Soviets and predicted that such aid would come.
I Love You, LifeI Love You, Life · 1961
I Love You, Life
★ 7.01961
MovieDrama
Timofej Korneev is a fresh member of the Communist Party. He works as an engineer for Leningrad candy factory. Since most of its colleagues are young girls he soon finds himself in a love triangle. Moreover, there's a third girl trapped by a scheming Jehovah Witnesses sect. Will Timofej be able to stop the brainwashing?

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