Filming in Babyn Yar
Jan 01, 1966 · 2m
Director
Rafail NakhmanovychOverview
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.
Cast of Filming in Babyn Yar
Crew of Filming in Babyn Yar
About Filming in Babyn Yar
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…
When was Filming in Babyn Yar released?
Filming in Babyn Yar was released on January 1, 1966.
How long is Filming in Babyn Yar?
Filming in Babyn Yar runs 2 minutes.
Who directed Filming in Babyn Yar?
Filming in Babyn Yar was directed by Rafail Nakhmanovych.
Who is in the cast of Filming in Babyn Yar?
The cast of Filming in Babyn Yar includes Viktor Nekrasov (self (archival footage)) and Ivan Dziuba (self (archival footage)).