Sergei Urusevsky

Born: 1908-12-10 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire

Died: 1974-10-12

Known For: Camera

Biography

Sergei Urusevsky (23 December 1908 - 12 November 1974) was a Soviet cinematographer and film director, renowned for his work with Grigoriy Chukhray, Mikhail Kalatozov and Yuli Raizman. His subjective camera style in I Am Cuba and The Cranes Are Flying is regarded as one of the best of all time, winning him several awards throughout his career. Urusevsky's work draws influence from Eduard Tisse, the cinematographer known for his work with Sergei Eisenstein on the film Strike. He was very candid in his admiration for Pablo Picasso and was even sent ceramic paintings from the esteemed artist. In 1946, Urusevsky became a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and continued to be pro-communism for the entirety of his life.

Filmography

1973

Sing a Song, Poet ... (Director)

1969

Goodbye, Gyulsary! ... (Director)

1964

I Am Cuba ... (Director of Photography)

1960

Letter Never Sent ... (Director of Photography)

1957

The Cranes Are Flying ... (Director of Photography)

1956

The Forty-First ... (Director of Photography)

1955

The First Echelon ... (Director of Photography)
The Lesson of Life ... (Director of Photography)

1953

The Return of Vasili Bortnikov ... (Director of Photography)

1951

Dream of a Cossack ... (Director of Photography)

1949

Alitet Leaves for the Hills ... (Director of Photography)

1947

The Village Teacher ... (Director of Photography)

1946

Sinegoriya ... (Director of Photography)

1945

Military Secret ... (Director of Photography)

1943

Ukraine in Flames ... (Director of Photography)
Naval Scouts ... (Director)

1942

The 69th Parallel ... (Camera Operator)

1941

How Ivan Ivanovich Quarreled with Ivan Nikiforovich ... (Camera Operator)
The Disappearance of "Eagle" ... (Camera Operator)