Lev Kuleshov

Soviet filmmaker and film theorist (1899–1970)
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Lev Kuleshov
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Lev Kuleshov

Summary

Lev Kuleshov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tambov[2]. He was born on January 1, 1899[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on March 29, 1970[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and inventor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (207 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tambov[2], Lev Kuleshov…
  • Lev Kuleshov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Lev Kuleshov was born on January 1, 1899[3].
  • Lev Kuleshov died on March 29, 1970[5].
  • Lev Kuleshov died on March 30, 1970[11].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • Lev Kuleshov was married to Aleksandra Khokhlova[13].
  • Lev Kuleshov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Lev Kuleshov held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Lev Kuleshov worked as a film director[6].
  • Lev Kuleshov's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Lev Kuleshov's professions included actor[8].
  • Lev Kuleshov worked as an inventor[9].
  • Lev Kuleshov was employed by Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[16].
  • Lev Kuleshov's education included a stint at Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture[17].
  • A notable student of Lev Kuleshov was Aleksandr Stolper[18].
  • A notable student of Lev Kuleshov was Sergei Eisenstein[19].
  • A notable student of Lev Kuleshov was Vsevolod Pudovkin[20].
  • Lev Kuleshov received the Order of Lenin[21].
  • Lev Kuleshov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22].
  • Lev Kuleshov received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[23].
  • Lev Kuleshov is recorded as male[24].
  • Lev Kuleshov's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Lev Kuleshov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].
  • Lev Kuleshov's Commons category is recorded as Lev Kuleshov[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tambov[2], Lev Kuleshov… he was born on January 1, 1899[3].

Education

Lev Kuleshov's education included a stint at Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture[17]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in History of art[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and inventor[9]. Lev Kuleshov was employed by Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[16]. Notable students include Aleksandr Stolper[18], a film director[29], 1907–1979[30], of Russian Empire[31], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[32]; Sergei Eisenstein[19], a film director[33], 1898–1948[34], of Russian Empire[35], awarded the Stalin Prize[36]; and Vsevolod Pudovkin[20], an actor[37], 1893–1953[38], of Russian Empire[39], awarded the Stalin Prize[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[21], an order[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1930[43]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22], a socialist order of merit[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1928[46]; and People's Artist of the RSFSR[23], an official honorary title of RSFSR[47], in Soviet Union[48], founded in 1931[49].

Personal Life

Lev Kuleshov was married to Aleksandra Khokhlova[13]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 29, 1970[5] and March 30, 1970[11]. Lev Kuleshov passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Lev Kuleshov include Kuleshov effect[50], a cognitive bias[51].

Why It Matters

Lev Kuleshov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (207 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Kuleshov effect[50], a cognitive bias[51].

FAQs

Where was Lev Kuleshov born?

Born in Tambov[2], Lev Kuleshov…

Where did Lev Kuleshov die?

Lev Kuleshov passed away in Moscow[4].

Who was Lev Kuleshov married to?

Lev Kuleshov's spouses include Aleksandra Khokhlova[13].

What did Lev Kuleshov do for work?

Lev Kuleshov worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and inventor[9].

Where did Lev Kuleshov go to school?

Lev Kuleshov was educated at Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture[17].

What awards did Lev Kuleshov receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[21], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22], and People's Artist of the RSFSR[23].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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