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Roman Karmen

Roman Karmen

Roman Karmen (1906–1978) was a pioneering Soviet film director, war cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, journalist, screenwriter, pedagogue, and publicist. Born Efraim Leyzorovich Korenman, Karmen became one of the most prominent figures in Soviet cinema, known for his exceptional contributions to war documentation and his ability to capture history in the making. He began his career as a journalist before transitioning to filmmaking, where his early work focused on documenting revolutionary events and political developments. Karmen's most notable contributions were as a war cinematographer during the Spanish Civil War and World War II, where he filmed key moments from the frontlines, including the Soviet Union’s involvement in the Spanish war and the Nazi invasions. He was a close collaborator with Soviet authorities and a key figure in Soviet newsreels, documenting not only the war but also the victories and cultural milestones of the USSR. Karmen’s work was instrumental in shaping Soviet film as a tool for propaganda and national identity, using his camera to amplify the Soviet narrative of heroism, triumph, and unity. He was also involved in film education, teaching at VGIK (All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography) and inspiring future generations of filmmakers. Karmen's legacy as a documentarian is cemented in his works, which captured pivotal moments in Soviet history and continue to serve as an important visual record of the 20th century.

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  • The Fall of Berlin

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    Job Camera Operator

    Average Rating
    4.5
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 17, 1945
    82 years ago
  • Spain 1936

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    Job Camera Operator

    Average Rating
    7.0
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 24, 1937
    90 years ago
  • Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe

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    Average Rating
    5.5
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 01, 1944
    82 years ago
  • The Caspian Story

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    Average Rating
    1.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 22, 1953
    73 years ago
  • One Day in Soviet Russia

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    Job Director of Photography

    Average Rating
    1.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 06, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Vietnam

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    Job Director of Photography

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    May 01, 1955
    72 years ago
  • Oryol Battle

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    Job Additional Photography

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 18, 1943
    83 years ago
  • Island Ablazed

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    Average Rating
    0.0
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    Release Date
    Jan 01, 1961
    66 years ago
  • Film Documents of the Atrocities of the German Fascist Invaders

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    0.0
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    Release Date
    Feb 19, 1946
    81 years ago
  • USSR Air Fleet Day

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    0.0
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    Release Date
    Aug 01, 1952
    74 years ago
  • Department Camera

    Job Camera Operator

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    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 01, 1942
    85 years ago
  • Department Camera

    Job Director of Photography

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    0.0
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    Release Date
    May 03, 1946
    81 years ago
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