Mikhail Krichman
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Mikhail Krichman is a Russia
n cinematographer
who received a Golden Osella
award at the 67th Venice Film Festival for Silent Souls
. He photographed all of Andrey Zvyagintsev
's films, including The Return (2003), The Banishment
(2007), and Elena
(2010). Zvyagintsev claims that Krichman (an engineer by profession) learned his craft by reading American Cinematographer
.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n cinematographer
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
who received a Golden Osella
Golden Osella
The Golden Osella is the name of several awards given at the Venice Film Festival. They are awarded irregularly and in various categories such as directing, screenwriting, cinematography and 'technical contributions'.-Best Director:...
award at the 67th Venice Film Festival for Silent Souls
Silent Souls
Silent Souls is a 2010 Russian film that was nominated for the Golden Lion at the 67th Venice Film Festival. It is based on a 2008 novella by Denis Osokin. The film was awarded the Golden Osella for best cinematography and a FIPRESCI award...
. He photographed all of Andrey Zvyagintsev
Andrey Zvyagintsev
Andrey Petrovich Zvyagintsev is a Russian film director and actor. He is mostly known for his 2003 film The Return, which won him a Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.-Biography:...
's films, including The Return (2003), The Banishment
The Banishment
The Banishment is a 2007 Russian film directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev. The film is a loose adaptation of The Laughing Matter, a 1953 novel by Armenian-American writer William Saroyan. It stars Konstantin Lavronenko and Maria Bonnevie....
(2007), and Elena
Elena (2011 film)
Elena is a 2011 Russian drama film directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev. It premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival where it won the Special Jury Prize.-Cast:* Yelena Lyadova as Katerina* Nadezhda Markina as Elena...
(2010). Zvyagintsev claims that Krichman (an engineer by profession) learned his craft by reading American Cinematographer
American Cinematographer
American Cinematographer is a monthly magazine published by the American Society of Cinematographers.American Cinematographer focuses on the art and craft of cinematography, going behind the scenes on domestic and international productions of all shapes and sizes...
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