Director's Search for Reproducing the Events of War by Means of Theatrical Art and Cinematography

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to reveal the peculiarities of directing activity in theatre and cinematographic institutions in the Ukrainian SSR in 1943-1945 in relation to the depiction of wartime events. Research methodology. In the development of the topic, the methods of scientific analysis, comparison, and generalisation were comprehensively applied. Analytical and systematic methods in their unity were used to consider the art history aspect of the problem. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that the contiguity of directing theatre art and cinematography has been clarified, the main factors of their interaction between the performing arts have been outlined, the influence of social and political processes on the activity of theatre and cinematography has been highlighted. Conclusions. The director's tools for reproducing the events of the war by means of theatrical art and cinematography are outlined. The role of film directors in highlighting the achievements of theatre masters is shown. Keywords: cinematography, theatrical art, World War II, German-Soviet war, theatres, film studios, director, propaganda.