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Mikhail Kalatozov
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Director Born: December 23, 1903 in Tiflis, Georgia, Russia Death: 1973 Biography:Soviet filmmaker "Mikhail Kalatozov" made numerous films, but is best remembered for three important dramas. The first "Salt of Svanetia"(1930) was a seminal work in early Soviet cinema, noted for its beautiful cinematography, and sensitive look at life in a remote Caucasian village. Though greatly appreciated today, authorities originally considered it too antagonistic. The second, "The Nail in the Boot" (1932) was banned for the same reason. Kalatozov first gained international recognition for the third film the Cranes Are Flying (1957). In 1958, it won the Golden Palm award at Cannes. Born "Mikhail Kalatozishvili" in Tiflis, Russia, Kalatozov originally studied to be an economist. In 1925 though, he began working as an actor in the Georgian studios. He then began cutting and shooting films. He made his first short documentary, "-Their Kingdom" in 1928 and two years later made his feature film debut.... Full Biography
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