Vasily Zhuravlyov

Director · 1904–1987 · Ryazan, Ryazan uyezd, Ryazan Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ryazan Oblast, Russia]

Biography

Vasily Zhuravlyov was a Soviet film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to early Soviet science fiction cinema. His most notable work, Cosmic Journey (1936), is considered a pioneering film in the science fiction genre, depicting a manned mission to the moon. Zhuravlyov's innovative use of special effects and scientific consultation set a precedent for future science fiction films in Soviet cinema.

Directed 13

1980s

1981
The Man on the Golden Horse
Director

1970s

1973
A Man in Civilian Clothes
Director
1970
Marine Character
Director

1960s

1965
Black Business
Director
1963
How I Was Independent
Director

1950s

1959
Лавина с гор
Director
1953
Adventure in Odessa
Director

1940s

1947
Boy From the Outskirts
Director
1946
A Captain at Fifteen
Director
1941
The Disappearance of "Eagle"
Director

1930s

1937
A Border on Lock
Director
1936
Cosmic Journey
Director

1920s

1928
Lace
Assistant Director

Wrote 4