Roman Kalman
Roman Kalman was a renowned Soviet film photographer and news film director, known for his work during the Second Sino-Japanese War. From September 1938 to September 1939, he served as a special photographer for the Soviet newspaper Izvestia and the Central Documentary Film Studio, documenting the Chinese resistance against Japanese invasion. His encounters with key figures, including Mao Zedong, were pivotal in capturing the spirit of the time and highlighted the intertwining of art and politics in wartime.
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Roman Kalman is a war photographer whose precious images are central to the documentary about the Chinese resistance.
抗战纪实影像激发珍视和平的精神力量 _光明网
China· 2025-09-23
Roman Kalman was a Soviet film photographer who documented his encounters with Mao Zedong during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
外国人眼中的毛泽东诗词--党史-中国共产党新闻网China· 2025-02-25
