Ilya Kopalin

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.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1961Nominee

Best Director

First Flight to the Stars

1926Nominee

Best Performance

Stride, Soviet!

1961Nominee

Best Director

City of Great Destiny

Career Highlights

1926Highlight

Best Picture

A Sixth Part of the World

1966Highlight

Best Performance

World Without a Game