Death Day (1934)

Death Day (1934) poster

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:
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.