---
title: "A Film About Mikhail Kalatozov"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-film-about-mikhail-kalatozov-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 442857
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Film About Mikhail Kalatozov (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-film-about-mikhail-kalatozov-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Film About Mikhail Kalatozov is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Kalatozov Fund. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Explore the remarkable career and enduring legacy of revered Russian filmmaker Mikhail Kalatozov."

### Why Watch
- Features rare behind-the-scenes footage
- Includes interviews with notable industry figures

### Caveats & Content Note
- May have a niche appeal for general audiences
- Limited to documentary format
- Tone & Suitability: This documentary contains interviews and archival footage exploring filmmaking history.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: informative, documentary, reflective

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mikheil Kalatozishvili
- **Networks / Studios**: Kalatozov Fund

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sergey Solovyov** as *Self*
- **Claude Lelouch** as *Self*
- **Andrei Konchalovsky** as *Self*
- **Tatyana Samoylova** as *Self*
- **Aleksey Batalov** as *Self*
- **Yevgeny Yevtushenko** as *Self*
- **Aleksandr Zatsepin** as *Self*
- **Eduard Martsevich** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It explores the career and influence of Russian filmmaker Mikhail Kalatozov.

### Q: Who directed or is featured in the film?
It features interviews with French director Claude Lelouch and figures from contemporary Russian cinema.

### Q: Who directed the documentary?
The film is a tribute paid by the director's grandson Mikhail Kalatozishvili.

### Q: What notable classics by Kalatozov are mentioned?
Films such as I Am Cuba, Salt for Svanetia, and The Cranes are Flying are discussed.

### Q: Which notable fans and filmmakers appear to discuss his influence?
Andrei Konchalovsky, Sergei Solovyov, and Alexei Batalov discuss his influence on their careers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Film About Mikhail Kalatozov — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/442857)

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