S. Lazarev
Actor
About S. Lazarev
S. Lazarev was an early Russian film actor who appeared during the formative years of Russian cinema. His only known film credit is in the 1910 silent historical drama 'Princess Tarakanova,' directed by Kai Hansen. This film was one of the early productions in the burgeoning Russian film industry, which would later produce significant works before the revolution. Like many actors of this period, Lazarev's career was likely brief and coincided with the very beginning of cinematic arts in Russia. The fact that only one film credit survives suggests he may have been a stage actor who dabbled in film, or perhaps his film career was cut short by the historical upheavals that would soon transform Russia. Little is known about his life beyond this single appearance, which was typical for many early film actors whose records were lost or never comprehensively documented.
The Craft
Milestones
- Appeared in 'Princess Tarakanova' (1910), an early Russian silent film
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Why They Matter
Impact on Culture
As an actor from the very earliest period of Russian cinema, S. Lazarev represents the pioneering generation of performers who helped establish the film industry in Russia. Although his contribution was minimal with only one known film, he was part of the foundational era that would eventually lead to Russia's golden age of silent cinema in the 1920s. His appearance in 'Princess Tarakanova' places him among the first actors to bring Russian historical subjects to the screen, a genre that would become important in Russian cinematic tradition.
Lasting Legacy
S. Lazarev's legacy is primarily that of a representative figure from the dawn of Russian cinema. While he did not achieve lasting fame or influence, his participation in early Russian films contributes to our understanding of how the Russian film industry began and developed. Like many early film actors, his work serves as historical documentation of the cinematic arts' emergence in Russia during the tsarist era.
Who They Inspired
Given the extremely limited nature of his known film work, there is no evidence of S. Lazarev having influenced other actors or directors. His influence, if any, would have been localized to the very early Russian film community of 1910, but no specific records of mentorship or artistic influence survive.
Off Screen
Very little is known about S. Lazarev's personal life, which is common for actors from the very early Russian silent film period. Many records from this era were lost during the political upheavals of the early 20th century, including the Russian Revolution and subsequent conflicts.
Did You Know?
- Appeared in only one known film, 'Princess Tarakanova' (1910)
- Worked during the very beginning of Russian cinema
- The film he appeared in was directed by Kai Hansen, a foreign director working in Russia
- 'Princess Tarakanova' was a historical drama about a mysterious figure from Russian history
- Many early Russian film records were lost during the 1917 Revolution and subsequent conflicts
- Actors from this period often had backgrounds in theater before transitioning to film
- Early Russian cinema was heavily influenced by French and Danish film industries
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was S. Lazarev?
S. Lazarev was an early Russian film actor from the silent era who appeared in only one known film, 'Princess Tarakanova' in 1910. He was part of the pioneering generation of Russian cinema during the tsarist period.
What films is S. Lazarev best known for?
S. Lazarev is known only for his appearance in 'Princess Tarakanova' (1910), an early Russian silent historical drama directed by Kai Hansen. This appears to be his sole film credit.
When was S. Lazarev born and when did he die?
The birth and death dates of S. Lazarev are unknown, which is common for actors from the very early Russian film period whose records were often lost during historical upheavals.
What awards did S. Lazarev win?
There are no records of S. Lazarev receiving any awards or nominations, which was typical for most actors during the very early years of cinema when formal award systems had not yet been established.
What was S. Lazarev's acting style?
No specific information survives about S. Lazarev's acting style. Like most early silent film actors, he likely employed the theatrical, exaggerated gestures common to the period before more naturalistic acting styles developed in cinema.
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