Роман Кармен
Director
29
Películas
1
Series
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.
Detrás de Cámaras
The Unknown War
Director, Escritor, Dir. de Arte
Берлин
Camera Operator
Кинодокументы о зверствах немецко-фашистских захватчиков
Camera Operator
Орловская битва
Additional Photography
Ленинград в борьбе
Director
Mourir à Madrid
Archival Footage Coordinator
Волшебный луч
Escritor, Director
Товарищ Берлин
Escritor, Director
Великая Отечественная
Director, Escritor
España 1936
Camera Operator
День нового мира
Director, Dir. de Fotografía
Суд народов
Director
Китай сражается
Director
Majdanek: cmentarzysko Europy
Camera Operator
Пылающий остров
Director, Camera Operator, Escritor
Гость с острова свободы
Director
Повесть о нефтяниках Каспия
Escritor, Director, Camera Operator
Покорители моря
Director, Escritor
Гренада, Гренада, Гренада моя…
Director
Испания
Director
День Воздушного флота СССР
Camera Operator
Вьетнам
Director, Dir. de Fotografía, Escritor
Cinerama's Russian Adventure
Director
Пылающий континент
Escritor, Director