Mikhail Ilyich Romm (1901-1971). An outstanding Soviet film director, People's Artist of the USSR M.I. Romm is one of those filmmakers who, together with their production, created Soviet cinema itself. Completely in love with screen art, Romm sought to reveal all its possibilities, all features, all facets... Fifteen films put by him are a real textbook of directing: they teach thinking, teach professions.