Death Day (1934)
During his adventure in Mexico, Sergei Eisenstein made footage of a Mexican "Death Day" celebration for inclusion in his "Que Viva Mexico!" film project. When the 200,000-plus feet of film he eventually exposed in Mexico was first attempted to be made into a feature film, "Thunder Over Mexico", the producers excluded the Death Day material for subsequent compilation as an independent short subject. Silent with music track and explanatory English intertitles.
Director: Sergei Eisenstein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: June 26, 1934
Cinematography: Eduard Tisse
Editing: Carl Himm
Production: Principal Productions Inc., The Mexican Picture Trust
Country: Mexico, Soviet Union
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film, mexican culture, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Death Day about?
- During his adventure in Mexico, Sergei Eisenstein made footage of a Mexican "Death Day" celebration for inclusion in his "Que Viva Mexico!" film project. When the 200,000-plus feet of film he eventually exposed in Mexico was first attempted to be made into a feature film, "Thunder Over Mexico", the producers excluded the Death Day material for subsequent compilation as an independent short subject. Silent with music track and explanatory English intertitles.
- Who directed Death Day?
- Death Day was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
- How long is Death Day?
- Death Day has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Death Day?
- Death Day is a Documentary film.
- Where was Death Day produced?
- Death Day was produced in Mexico, Soviet Union.