
Semjon Školnikov
Known for
Cinematography
Born
January 14, 1918
Birthplace
Bakhmut, Yekaterinoslav Governorate, Russian Empire
Died
July 27, 2015 (aged 97)
Biography
Semyon Semyonovich Shkolnikov (Russian: Семён Семёнович Шко́льников; Estonian: Semjon Školnikov; January 14, 1918 – July 27, 2015) was a Soviet and later Estonian cinematographer, director, screenwriter, and front-line cameraman during the Great Patriotic War. He was awarded the title of People's Artist of the Estonian SSR (1978), and was the laureate of three Stalin Prizes (1946, 1947, 1951), the Nika Award (2005), and the Guild of Cinematographers' White Square Prize (2005).
Best known work
Filmography
1982
Horse GateDirector, Director of Photography, Producer
1977
ChimeDirector, Director of Photography, Writer
1976
Distant and Close SkiesDirector, Director of Photography
1973
Kunstnik Peeter LinzbachWriter, Director
1970
The Old Thomas was Stolenas Theatre Director (uncredited), Director, Writer
1969
In the Land of the Sun and WindsDirector, Director of Photography, Writer
1964
Ice TramDirector, Director of Photography
1961
Meeting by ChanceDirector of Photography
1959
Underwater ReefsDirector of Photography
1958
Days of JuneDirector of Photography
1957
In the BackyardDirector of Photography
1955
Yachts at SeaDirector of Photography
1955
Kui saabub õhtuSecond Assistant Camera
1950
Soviet Earth IntelligenceDirector, Director of Photography
1944
Liberation of VilniusCamera Operator
1940
The Mannerheim LineCamera Operator









