Yakov Protazanov

Born: 1881-02-04

Birthplace: Moscow, Russian Empire

Biography

Yakov Alexandrovich Protazanov (Russian: Яков Александрович Протазанов; February 4 (O.S. January 23), 1881 – August 8, 1945) was a Russian and Soviet film director and screenwriter, and one of the founding fathers of cinema of Russia. He was an Honored Artist of the Russian SFSR (1935) and Uzbek SSR (1944).

Known For

Aelita: Queen of Mars
The Tailor from Torzhok
For The Honor of the Russian Banner
Don Diego and Pelagia
St. Jorgen's Day
Marionettes
The Prosecutor
Nasreddin in Bukhara
Chess Fever
Without Dowry

Top Movie Credits

Aelita: Queen of Mars Director
The Tailor from Torzhok Director
For The Honor of the Russian Banner Writer
Don Diego and Pelagia Director
St. Jorgen's Day Screenplay
Marionettes Writer
The Prosecutor Director
Nasreddin in Bukhara Director
Chess Fever Chemist
Without Dowry Screenplay