Leonid Varlamov

Biography

Leonid Varlamov (1935–2016) was a prominent Soviet and Russian documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, and director known for his work in the field of social documentaries. He was an influential figure in the Soviet documentary cinema, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Varlamov’s films focused on significant social and political issues of the time, often providing an insightful, intimate look at life in the Soviet Union.

Directed

1. Moscow Strikes Back (1942) — Director
2. Stalingrad (1943) — Director
3. Victory of the Chinese People (1950) — Director
4. In the Circus Ring (1951) — Director
5. Yugoslavia (1946) — Director
6. The Mannerheim Line (1940) — Director
7. Whale Hunt (1935) — Director
8. Bogatyrs Of The Motherland (1937) — Director
9. Inspired Art (1960) — Director
10. Through India (1951) — Director
11. Victory in the South (1944) — Director
12. To Protect Native Moscow (1942) — Director
13. Aswan - The Hope of Egypt (1961) — Director
14. About the Tour of Chinese Circus Performers in the USSR (1951) — Director
15. Liberation of Vilnius (1944) — Director
16. Caucasus (1944) — Director
17. The Mighty Stream (1939) — Director