Biography
Ilya Petrovich Kopalin (1900–1976) was a Soviet film director renowned for his impactful documentaries. He is best remembered for capturing some of the most historic moments of the 20th century, including the Yalta Conference, where he filmed Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt, as well as the momentous flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space. Kopalin's work as a filmmaker focused on documenting significant events in Soviet history, earning him recognition as a key figure in Soviet documentary filmmaking.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
First Flight to the Stars
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1961
The Unforgettable Years
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1957
Warsaw Meetings
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1955
A Celebration of Our Youth
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1955
For Peace and Friendship
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1954
For Peace and Friendship
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1954
Velikoye proshchaniye
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1953
Day of the Victorious Country
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1948
The Liberated Czechoslovakia
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1946
The Liberated Czechoslovakia
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1946
Berlin Conference
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1945
Crimean Conference
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1945
The Court Is in Session
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1943
To Protect Native Moscow
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1942
Moscow Strikes Back
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1942
Moscow Strikes Back
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1942
Towards the Sun
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1941
Three Songs About Lenin
Role: Assistant Director
MOVIE • 1934
One of Many
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1931
In the Bryansk Polesie
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1930