Filming in Babyn Yar (1966)

Filming in Babyn Yar (1966) poster

The Soviet authorities tried in every possible way to hide the truth about the shootings in Babyn Yar, because the victims there were mostly Jews. In 1966, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the shootings, for the first time a small group of Kyivans, together with the famous writer Viktor Nekrasov, gathered near Babyn Yar to honor the memory of the victims. Employees of the Kyiv Documentary Film Studio found out about it: cameraman Eduard Timlin and director Rafail Nakhmanovych. Under the guise of shooting a film about the Soviet police, they decided to record this event on tape.

Director: Rafail Nakhmanovych
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 2 min
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Production: Ukrainian Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio
Country: Soviet Union
Original Language: uk
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Filming in Babyn Yar about?
The Soviet authorities tried in every possible way to hide the truth about the shootings in Babyn Yar, because the victims there were mostly Jews. In 1966, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the shootings, for the first time a small group of Kyivans, together with the famous writer Viktor Nekrasov, gathered near Babyn Yar to honor the memory of the victims. Employees of the Kyiv Documentary Film Studio found out about it: cameraman Eduard Timlin and director Rafail Nakhmanovych. Under the guise of shooting a film about the Soviet police, they decided to record this event on tape.
Who directed Filming in Babyn Yar?
Filming in Babyn Yar was directed by Rafail Nakhmanovych.
Who stars in Filming in Babyn Yar?
Filming in Babyn Yar stars Viktor Nekrasov, Ivan Dziuba.
How long is Filming in Babyn Yar?
Filming in Babyn Yar has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
What genre is Filming in Babyn Yar?
Filming in Babyn Yar is a Documentary film.
Where was Filming in Babyn Yar produced?
Filming in Babyn Yar was produced in Soviet Union.