Filming in Babyn Yar
Зйомки у Бабиному Яру
Synopsis
The Soviet authorities tried in every possible way to hide the truth about the shootings in Babyn Yar, because the victims there were mostly Jews. In 1966, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the shootings, for the first time a small group of Kyivans, together with the famous writer Viktor Nekrasov, gathered near Babyn Yar to honor the memory of the victims. Employees of the Kyiv Documentary Film Studio found out about it: cameraman Eduard Timlin and director Rafail Nakhmanovych. Under the guise of shooting a film about the Soviet police, they decided to record this event on tape.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafail Nakhmanovych
- Original Title
- Зйомки у Бабиному Яру
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2m
- Production Studios
- Ukrainian Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafail Nakhmanovych
Eduard Timlin
Department Leadership Roster
Rafail Nakhmanovych
Director
Eduard Timlin
Director of Photography
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What is Filming in Babyn Yar about?
The Soviet authorities tried in every possible way to hide the truth about the shootings in Babyn Yar, because the victims there were mostly Jews. In 1966, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the shootings, for the first time a small group of Kyivans, together with the famous writer Viktor Nekrasov, gathered near Babyn Yar to honor the memory of the victims. Employees of the Kyiv Documentary Film Studio found out about it: cameraman Eduard Timlin and director Rafail Nakhmanovych. Under the guise of shooting a film about the Soviet police, they decided to record this event on tape.
Who directed Filming in Babyn Yar?
Filming in Babyn Yar was directed by Rafail Nakhmanovych.
Who stars in Filming in Babyn Yar?
The principal cast of Filming in Babyn Yar includes Viktor Nekrasov, Ivan Dziuba.
When was Filming in Babyn Yar released and how long is it?
Filming in Babyn Yar was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2m.