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Michael DubsonRussian film director and screenwriter
Date of Birth: 31.10.1899
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Content:
- Grigori Roshal: A Biographical Sketch
- Berlin Years
- Return to the Soviet Union
- Political Turmoil and Arrest
- Personal Life
Grigori Roshal: A Biographical Sketch
Early Life and EducationGrigori Roshal was born in Russia to Faysh Abievich Dubson, a physician. Roshal pursued his legal studies at Moscow State University between 1916 and 1920.
Berlin Years
From 1925 to 1930, Roshal worked as a lawyer in the Soviet trade mission in Berlin. During this period, he developed a keen interest in filmmaking and visited German film studios. In 1929, he directed two films in Germany: "Zwei Brüder" (Two Brothers) and "Giftgas" (Poison Gas).
Return to the Soviet Union
Upon returning to the Soviet Union in 1930, Roshal began his career as a film director with "Mezhdrabpomfilm." In 1933, he joined "Lenfilm."
Political Turmoil and Arrest
In 1938, Roshal was arrested during the Stalinist purges. He was released in 1939 after the change of the People's Commissar for Internal Affairs.
Personal Life
Roshal's first wife was Hilda Jennings.Filmography
Director:
1929: "Zwei Brüder"
1929: "Giftgas"
1935: "Granitsa" (The Border)
1937: "Bolshiye krylya" (Big Wings)
1940: "Kontsert-val's" (Concert Waltz)
1957: "Shtorm" (The Storm)
Screenwriter:
1929: "Giftgas"
1935: "Granitsa" (The Border)
1936: "Devushka s Kamchatki" (Girl from Kamchatka)
1937: "Bolshiye krylya" (Big Wings)
1957: "Shtorm" (The Storm)
