In 1957 , Klimov graduated from the Higher Institute of Aviation in Moscow . He considered a career in journalism before settling on cinema . He enrolled at the state film school , the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography , where he studied under acclaimed director Efim Dzigan . While a student at the institute , Klimov met Larisa Shepitko , whom he would later marry . In 1983 , he was a member of the jury at the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival
33rd Berlin International Film Festival
33rd Berlin International Film Festival
Elem Klimov