In this chapter you will read about the history of the Russian film industry. Specifically, consider the following questions:

1. Who were the major Russian filmmakers in each of the following periods: Silent Era, Revolutionary Era, 1930s, 1942–1953, Thaw, Brezhnev Era, Perestroika Era, Post-Soviet era? What features made their films great in the world cinema tradition?
2. What were the major periods and trends in the history of the Russian film industry?