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Igor Talankin

1927 – 2010

Soviet and Russian film director, screenwriter

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About Igor Talankin

Lived 1927 – 2010 (aged 82). Igor Talankin was a Russian film director, screenwriter, university teacher, drama teacher and film producer.

Igor Vasilyevich Talankin (; 3 October 1927 – 24 July 2010) was a Soviet and Russian film director and screenwriter. His film Splendid Days (1960, co-directed with Georgiy Daneliya) won the Crystal Globe (the main award) at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and Tchaikovsky was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Selected filmography Splendid Days (1960) Introduction to Life (1962) Day Stars (1968) Tchaikovsky (1969) Take Aim (1974) Father Sergius (1978) Starfall (1981) Time for Rest from Saturday to Monday (1984)

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Important facts

Born
3 October 1927, Noginsk
Birth century
20th century
Died
24 July 2010, Moscow
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, university teacher, drama teacher, film producer
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
Russian Institute of Theatre Arts, Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors
Employers
Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography, Mosfilm, Lesia Ukrainka Lviv Academic Dramatic Theatre
Awards
People's Artist of the USSR; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; People's Artist of the RSFSR; Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic; Crystal Globe
Also known as
Igor Vasilyevich Talankin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Igor Talankin?

Soviet and Russian film director, screenwriter (1927-2010)

When was Igor Talankin born?

Igor Talankin was born on 3 October 1927 in Noginsk.

When did Igor Talankin die?

Igor Talankin died on 24 July 2010 in Moscow.

What was Igor Talankin's occupation?

Igor Talankin was a film director, screenwriter, university teacher, drama teacher and film producer.

What nationality was Igor Talankin?

Igor Talankin was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Igor Talankin

· Wikidata: Q962900

· DBpedia: Igor Talankin

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