The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein
A biographical film, in English throughout, telling the story of film director Sergei Eisenstein (1898-1948) from his childhood in Riga, Latvia to receiving the 'Stalin Prize' in Moscow. Based on his own writings, the film uses actual film clips of Eisenstein at various points of his life as well as photographs, illustrations and archival film of a variety of locations around the world. Eisenstein's talent as a satirical cartoonist and later an artist is particularly highlighted with many photographs of his work. Films discussed include "Strike", "Battleship Potemkin", "Oktober", "The old and the new", "Alexander Nevsky" and "Ivan the terrible". There is a detailed account of Eisenstein's world tour during which time he met and worked with other leading film-makers, writers and personalities including Einstein, James Joyce, D. W. Griffith and Walt Disney. Includes anecdote on his visit to High Table at Trinity College, Cambridge and its inspiration for a scene in 'Ivan the terrible'.
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- Language
- English
- biography
Top billed cast
Release dates
ItalyIT
- Theatrical12 Jul 1987
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- When was The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein released?
- The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein was released on 12 July 1987.
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- The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 3 votes.
- Who directed The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein?
- The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein (1987) was directed by Gian Carlo Bertelli.
- How long is The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein?
- The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein runs for 1h 0m.
