5.8
Movie
Directing
Aleksandr Sanin
- Born
- Died
- (aged 87)
- Birthplace
- Berdichev, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire [now Berdychiv, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine]
- Credits
- 2 titles
Biography
Aleksandr Sanin was a Russian and Soviet actor, director, and pedagogue. He began his career in theater, working with the Moscow Art Theatre and later transitioning to film. Sanin directed the silent film Polikushka (1919), based on Leo Tolstoy's novella, which is considered a significant work in early Russian cinema. He was also a respected acting teacher, influencing a generation of Russian performers.
Signature work
Known For
5.8
Movie
6.2
Movie
Maiden's Mountains
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Polikushka Film | Director |
| 1919 | Maiden's Mountains Film | Director |