The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein (1987)
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'.
Cast
- Paul Vaughan - Self - Narrator
Screenplay
Keywords
biography
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein about?
- 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'.
- Who directed The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein?
- The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein was directed by Gian Carlo Bertelli.
- Who stars in The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein?
- The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein stars Paul Vaughan.
- How long is The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein?
- The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein?
- The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein produced?
- The Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein was produced in Italy, United Kingdom.