About

Known credits:
21
Birthday:
1910-02-25
Place of birth:
Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
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Pavel Klushantsev

Overview

Pavel Klushantsev (1910–1999) was a Soviet filmmaker, screenwriter, and cinematographer, widely regarded as a pioneer of science fiction cinema. Known for blending scientific accuracy with imaginative storytelling, he directed influential films such as Road to the Stars (1957), which inspired generations of filmmakers, including Stanley Kubrick in the making of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Klushantsev’s innovative use of special effects and visual techniques helped shape the language of modern science fiction on screen. Throughout his career, he focused on bringing space exploration and futuristic visions to a wide audience, earning him recognition as one of the most significant visionaries of Soviet cinema.

Known for

Acting
2009 The Great Combinators Actor Archive footage N/A
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2002 The Star Dreamer Actor 58
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2000 Pavel Klushantsev - To the Stars! Actor Self N/A
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Directing
1970 I See the Earth! Directing Director N/A
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1968 Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women Directing Director 56
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1968 Mars Directing Director 58
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1965 Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet Directing Director 57
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1965 The Moon Directing Director 58
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1962 Planet of Storms Directing Director 58
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1957 Road to the Stars Directing Director 58
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1956 The Mystery of Matter Directing Director N/A
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1953 The Basics of Colour in Film Directing Director N/A
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1951 The Universe Directing Director 58
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1947 Meteors Directing Director 58
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Writing
1970 I See the Earth! Writing Writer N/A
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1968 Mars Writing Writer 58
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1965 The Moon Writing Writer 58
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1962 Planet of Storms Writing Writer 58
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1947 Meteors Writing Screenplay 58
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Production
1957 Road to the Stars Production Producer 58
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Crew
1947 Meteors Crew Cinematography 58
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