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Rudolf Vatinyan
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| Born | May 12, 1941 Dilijan, Armenia
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| Died | 2 January 2021 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Armenia |
| Citizenship | Armenia |
| Years active | 1970 – 2009 |
Rudolf Vatinyan (Armenian: Ռուդոլֆ Վաթինյան) was an Armenian cinematographer. He was born on May 12, 1941, and passed away on January 2, 2021. A cinematographer is a person who is in charge of the cameras and lighting when making a movie. They help bring the director's vision to life on screen.
About Rudolf Vatinyan
Rudolf Vatinyan was born in a town called Dilijan in Armenia. He loved movies and decided to study filmmaking.
His Education and Career
In 1969, Rudolf finished his studies at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK). This is a very famous film school. After graduating, he started working at the Armenfilm studio in 1970. He worked there for many years, until he passed away.
Besides making movies, Rudolf also enjoyed teaching. Since 1980, he taught at the Department of Culture of Yerevan State Pedagogical Institute. Later, starting in 1994, he also taught at the Institute of Cinema and Theatre. He helped many young filmmakers learn about cinematography.
Movies He Filmed
Rudolf Vatinyan worked on many different films throughout his career. This list shows some of the movies where he was the cinematographer.
- 2009 – Border
- 2000 – A Merry Bas
- 1999 – New Adventures of Kind Ghosts (animation)
- 1997 – Presence (documentary)
- 1996-97 – God Have Mercy
- 1995 – Where Are You Going? (documentary)
- 1995 – Parajanov. The Last Collage (documentary)
- 1993 – Finish
- 1993 – Bust (short film)
- 1991 – Hostages
- 1988 – Breath
- 1986 – As Long as We Live…
- 1985 – Where are You Going, Soldier?
- 1985 – Passport of Immortality (documentary)
- 1985 – The Tango of Our Childhood
- 1983 – Fire Sparkling in the Night
- 1982 – Song of the Old Days
- 1982 – A Happening in July (short film)
- 1981 – Business Trip to Sanatorium
- 1980 – Automobile on the Roof
- 1979 – Die on the Horse
- 1978 – Five More Days
- 1977 – Cooks Arrived for Competition
- 1976 – August
- 1975 – This Green, Red World
- 1975 – Ginger Plane
- 1974 – Yellow Tonir (short film)
- 1973 – Ceaseless Colors (documentary)
- 1972 – From Two to Eight (documentary)
- 1972 – Armenian Murals
- 1970 – Photography (short film)
