Aleksandr Faintsimmer 1906 – 1982
Biography
Aleksandr Faintsimmer was born on January 13, 1906, in Dnipro, Ukraine, during a transformative period in Soviet history. He would go on to establish himself as a notable Soviet film director, contributing to the cinema of his era during a time of significant artistic and cultural development in the Soviet Union.
Throughout his career, Faintsimmer dedicated himself to the art of filmmaking, working as a director during the mid-twentieth century. His work reflected the creative spirit of Soviet cinema during this dynamic period in film history. Though detailed records of his specific films and artistic achievements remain less widely documented in Western sources, his place in Soviet film history is secured through his professional contributions to the industry.
On March 21, 1982, Faintsimmer passed away in Moscow at the age of 76. He was laid to rest at Vvedenskoye Cemetery in the Lefortovo District of Moscow, where his memory is preserved. His life spanned a remarkable era of Soviet history and cinema, and he remains part of the cultural legacy of that period.
Cemetery Map
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