Aswan - The Hope of Egypt
Film
1961
Aswan - The Hope of Egypt
About the construction of the Aswan dam on the Nile River with the help of the Soviet Union.
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Filmmaker
Born
1907-06-30 · 55 yrs
Died
1962-09-03
From
Aleksandropol, Erivan Governorate, Russian Empire [now Gyumri, Armenia]
Known for
Directing
Leonid Varlamov (1935–2016) was a prominent Soviet and Russian documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, and director known for his work in the field of social documentaries. He was an influential figure in the Soviet documentary cinema, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Varlamov’s films focused on significant social and political issues of the time, often providing an insightful, intimate look at life in the Soviet Union.
