Mikhail Kalatozov

Mikhail Konstantinovich Kalatozov (, ; 28 December 1903 – 26 March 1973), born Mikheil Kalatozishvili, was a Soviet film director of Georgian origin who contributed to both Georgian and Russian cinema. He is most well known for his films ''The Cranes Are Flying'' and ''I Am Cuba'', winning the for the former at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival. In 1969, Kalatozov was named a People's Artist of the USSR. Provided by Wikipedia