Directing

Aleksandr Arkatov

Born November 11, 1890 · Rechytsa, Russian Empire [now Belarus]

Died February 6, 1961 · aged 70

Russian Jewish filmmaker and playwright.

Known For

L'khaimL'khaim · 1911
L'khaim
★ 6.11911
MovieDrama
Rukhele's parents make her marry rich Matteus, but she loves poor Shlomo. In two years Rukhele has a child but she can't forget Shlomo and so she leaves Matteus to be with her lover.
Long Gone are Chrysanthemums in a GardenLong Gone are Chrysanthemums in a Garden · 1916
Long Gone are Chrysanthemums in a Garden
1916
MovieDrama
Humor Pages Under A. Arkatov's GuidanceHumor Pages Under A. Arkatov's Guidance · 1912
Humor Pages Under A. Arkatov's Guidance
1912
MovieComedy
Sorrows of SarahSorrows of Sarah · 1913
Sorrows of Sarah
★ 5.81913
MovieDrama
This film captures a stage production at Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, accompanied by the choir of Moscow Synagogue. Brothers Isaak and Borukh are both in love with Sarra, but Sarra chooses Isaac and they got married. However, Sarra could not conceive for ten years, and their Rabbi tells them that according to Jewish law, they must divorce. Isaak's parents push him to sign the divorce paper, then their Rabbi drops the divorce paper to Sarra's feet. She tells Isaac about her grief, and Isaak commits suicide. Soon after-wards, Sore realizes that she is pregnant, but she is now single.
Volga PeopleVolga People · 1915
Volga People
1915
Movie
A Scalped CorpseA Scalped Corpse · 1915
A Scalped Corpse
1915
MovieCrimeDrama
Criminal drama based on the materials of the sensational trial of the adventurous engineer Gilevich. The second series was released at the end of 1917. The 2nd and 4th parts have not survived.
Tale of Priest PankratTale of Priest Pankrat · 1918
Tale of Priest Pankrat
★ 9.01918
MovieComedy
The first Soviet anti-religious film.
Story of Seven Who Were HangedStory of Seven Who Were Hanged · 1924
Story of Seven Who Were Hanged
★ 7.01924
MovieDrama

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