Director

Vasily Zhuravlyov

Directing

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Directed movies: 12Directed series: 0All crew credits: 13

TMDB ID: 1363075

IMDb ID: nm0955901

Known for: Directing

Born: August 2, 1904

Died: November 16, 1987

Age: 83

Place of birth: Ryazan, Ryazan uyezd, Ryazan Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ryazan Oblast, Russia]

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1928 - 1981

Years active: 54

Average TMDB rating: 6.3

Wikidata: Q3554993

Also known as

Vasili Zhuravlyov • Wassili Schurawljow • Vasily Zhuravlev • В. Журавлёв • В. Журавлев

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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.

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