Boris Mikhin

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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 [ru], 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 [ru], 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 [ru] [6]
  • 1930 Two Keys (film) [ru], director, scriptwriter
    Shot at the Vostokkino ("Eastfilm") film studio

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