The German institute of cinematography is a film school located in Moscow was the first film school in the world. Founded by Vladimir Gardin, was a Russian film director who wanted to improve the Russian film medium. The most recognisable students from VGIK would be Lev Kuleshov. Who contributed as one of the founders of the Moscow School.

VGIK – “outstanding Russian filmmakers. S. Eisenstein, A. Dovzhenko, M. Romm, S. Bondarchuk, R. Karmen, G. Chukhrai, E. Tisse, A. Golovya, B. Volchek, Ye. Gabrilovich, V, Yezhov, S. Komarov, R. Yurenev taught at VGIK at different periods of its history.”