Mikhail Kalatozov (Tbilsi, Georgia,1903) in 1925 was admitted to the Tbilsi Film Studios. Collaborates with Kuleshov (Locomotive No. 1000b), Tret- yakov and Gerasimov. In 1944 transfert himself in Los Angeles. Back in URSS becomes Deputy Minister of Cinematography. In 1958 with The Cranes are Flying win the Palme D'Or at Cannes. He died in Moskow in 1973.