Alexander Gutman facts for kids
Alexander Ilyich Gutman (Russian: Алекса́ндр Ильи́ч Гу́тман) was a talented Russian movie director. He was born on January 29, 1945, and passed away on February 17, 2016. Gutman was known for making many documentary films, which are movies that tell true stories about real events and people.
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Early Life and Education
Alexander Gutman was born in the city of St. Petersburg, which was then called Leningrad. He was a very dedicated student.
University Studies
First, he studied at the Leningrad Polytechnical Institute. He graduated from there in 1968. This university is now known as St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University. After that, he decided to study filmmaking.
Film School
He went to a famous film school called VGIK. This school is in Moscow and is one of the oldest film schools in the world. He finished his studies there in 1978.
Career as a Filmmaker
Alexander Gutman started his career as a professional filmmaker in 1986. He quickly became known for his skill in creating documentaries.
His Work
Gutman was involved in making more than 50 documentary movies. For 13 of these films, he worked as the main director. This means he was in charge of how the movie was made, from planning to filming and editing.
Famous Films and Awards
His movies were often shown at film festivals around the world. He won several awards at both Russian and international film festivals. His most famous movie is called Journey Back to Youth. This film helped many people learn about his unique way of telling stories.
Later Life and Legacy
Alexander Gutman passed away in Moscow on February 17, 2016. He was 71 years old. He left behind a legacy of important documentary films that continue to be watched and appreciated. His work showed real life and helped audiences understand different parts of the world.
