Eisenstein in Guanajuato
Synopsis
In 1931, following the success of the film Battleship Potemkin, Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein travels to the city of Guanajuato, Mexico, to shoot a new film. Freshly rejected by Hollywood, Eisenstein soon falls under Mexico’s spell. Chaperoned by his guide Palomino Cañedo, the director opens up to his suppressed fears as he embraces a new world of sensual pleasures and possibilities that will shape the future of his art.
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Eisenstein In Guanajuato - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-08
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Elmer Bäck
Sergei Eisenstein
Luis Alberti
Palomino Cañedo
José Montini
Diego Rivera
Cristina Velasco Lozano
Frida Kahlo
Rasmus Slätis
Grisha Alexandrov
Jakob Öhrman
Edouard Tisse
Sara Juárez
Mercedes
Alaín Vargas
Gideon
Maya Zapata
Concepción Cañedo
Gustavo Galván
Rolando
Emiliano Morales
Pascal
Anna Knaifel
Pera
Alenka Ríos
Alba
Lisa Owen
Mary Craig Sinclair
Stelio Savante
Hunter S. Kimbrough
César Fonseca
Bodyguard 1
Paris Santibánez
Bodyguard 2
Idalí Soto
Respectable Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Greenaway
- Original Title
- Eisenstein in Guanajuato
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Finland, France, Mexico, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- ZDF/Arte, Fu Works, Submarine, Paloma Negra Films, Edith Film, Potemkino, Mollywood, YLE, VPRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Carlos Salom, Reinier van Brummelen
Elmer Leupen
Bruno Felix, Femke Wolting, San Fu Maltha, Cristina Velasco
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Felix
Producer
Peter Greenaway
Director
Femke Wolting
Producer
Carlos Salom
Director of Photography
Brenda Gomez
Costume Design
San Fu Maltha
Producer
Elmer Leupen
Editor
Peter Greenaway
Screenplay
Reinier van Brummelen
Director of Photography
Cristina Velasco
Producer
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is Eisenstein in Guanajuato about?
In 1931, following the success of the film Battleship Potemkin, Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein travels to the city of Guanajuato, Mexico, to shoot a new film. Freshly rejected by Hollywood, Eisenstein soon falls under Mexico’s spell. Chaperoned by his guide Palomino Cañedo, the director opens up to his suppressed fears as he embraces a new world of sensual pleasures and possibilities that will shape the future of his art.
Who directed Eisenstein in Guanajuato?
Eisenstein in Guanajuato was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in Eisenstein in Guanajuato?
The principal cast of Eisenstein in Guanajuato includes Elmer Bäck, Luis Alberti, José Montini, Cristina Velasco Lozano, Rasmus Slätis.
When was Eisenstein in Guanajuato released and how long is it?
Eisenstein in Guanajuato was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eisenstein in Guanajuato?
Eisenstein in Guanajuato holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).