Mikhail Kalik

Directing

Mikhail Kalik

Born
Died
(aged 90)
Birthplace
Arkhangelsk, Soviet Union
Credits
9 titles

Biography

Mikhail Kalik was a Soviet and Russian film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to Soviet cinema during the 1960s. He studied at the Moscow Film School (VGIK) under Grigori Alexandrov. In 1951, during Stalin's anti-cosmopolitan campaign, Kalik was arrested and accused of Jewish bourgeois nationalism, leading to a ten-year sentence in labor camps. After his release, he directed notable films such as Goodbye, Boys! (1964) and To Love (1969), which were acclaimed for their humanistic themes and innovative storytelling. In 1971, Kalik emigrated to Israel, where he continued his work in film.

Signature work

Known For

Crew credits 9

YearTitleJob
1992 And the Wind Returns... Film Writer, Director
1974 Three in One Film Director, Writer
1969 The Price Film Adaptation, Director
1968 To Love Film Director, Writer
1966 Goodbye, Boys! Film Director, Writer
1961 Following the Sun Film Writer, Director
1959 Lullaby Film Director, Editor
1959 The Outlaw Ballad Film Director
1958 The Youth of Our Parents Film Director, Writer
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