Pavel Klushantsev

Directing·Feb 25, 1910·Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire

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Pavel Klushantsev (1910–1999) was a Soviet filmmaker, screenwriter, and cinematographer, widely regarded as a pioneer of science fiction cinema. Known for blending scientific accuracy with imaginative storytelling, he directed influential films such as Road to the Stars (1957), which inspired generations of filmmakers, including Stanley Kubrick in the making of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Klushantsev’s innovative use of special effects and visual techniques helped shape the language of modern science fiction on screen. Throughout his career, he focused on bringing space exploration and futuristic visions to a wide audience, earning him recognition as one of the most significant visionaries of Soviet cinema.

Film	Credit
Once Upon a Time in Leningrad2025 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
The Great Combinators2009 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
The Star Dreamer2002 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
Pavel Klushantsev - To the Stars!2000 · Self	Self
I See the Earth!1970 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Mars1968 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
The Moon1965 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Planet of Storms1962 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Road to the Stars1957 · Director	Director
TThe Mystery of Matter1956 · Director	Director
The Basics of Colour in Film1953 · Director	Director
The Universe1951 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Meteors1947 · Screenplay, Director, Director of Photography	Screenplay, Director, Director of Photography