Boris Mikhin

Boris Mikhin (Russian: Михин, Борис Александрович, romanized: Mikhin, Boris Aleksandrovich (1881–April 11, 1963) was a Russian and Soviet film director, screenwriter, artist, film producer, one of the founders of the Mosfilm film studio.[1][2][3]

In 1909 he graduated from Kharkov University. After various odd jobs he joins the film studio of Aleksandr Khanzhonkov.[4]

In 1926 he was arrested on the accusation of wrecking (sabotage) in film industry, acquitted, in 1934 arrested again and spend several months in confinement. After that he left film industry.[4]

Filmography

  • 1923: On Wings Skyward, director, screenriter; biopic [5]
    The first film of Mosfilm
  • Strike (1925 film), producer
  • 1926: Abrek Zaur, director; black and whine silent biographical film about engineer Vasily Glagovev and his son Boris Glagolev, aviator
  • 1929, Князь Церен (Безродный. Мудрешкин сын), director; black and white silent feature film based on the novel Мудрешкин сын by Kalmyk author Anton Amuur-Sanan [6]
  • 1930 Two Keys (film), director, scriptwriter
    Shot at the Vostokkino ("Eastfilm") film studio

References

  1. ^ Михин Борис Александрович
  2. ^ "Фрунзенский след основателя "Мосфильма"". Вечерний Бишкек (in Russian). September 6, 2019.
  3. ^ К истории одной фотографии. У истоков «Мосфильма». Кинематограф 1920-х годов. Часть 1
  4. ^ a b Борис Александрович Михин
  5. ^ На крыльях ввысь
  6. ^ Князь Церен (Безродный. Мудрешкин сын)

Further reading

  • Михин Б.А. Первое знакомство // Эйзенштейн в воспоминаниях современников. -М.: Искусство, 1974, a memooir
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