Leonid Trauberg
Directing
1902-01-04
Odessa, Russian Empire (Ukraine)
Biography
Leonid Zakharovich Trauberg was a Soviet film director and screenwriter. He directed 17 films between 1924 and 1961 and was awarded the Stalin Prize in 1941. Trauberg was Jewish, and was fiercely attacked by Soviet authorities during the so-called "anti-cosmopolitan" period following World War II.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
#1
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • as Self
8.8 / 10
Documentary
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
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#2
Movie - 1973, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
8.8 / 10
Documentary
The film Our Friend Maxim is devoted to the life and work of actor and National Artist of the USSR Boris Petrovich Chirkov. This film includes excerpts from his Maxim trilogy, and significant focus is placed on Chirkov’s role as a pedagogue and mentor to young actors.
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