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Sergei Eisenstein: Autobiography

Сергей Эйзенштейн. Автобиография

Synopsis

A free film adaptation of the director's memoirs. In form, this is the "stream of consciousness" that attracted Sergei Eisenstein after getting acquainted with the experiments of James Joyce. The outer outline of the film is a long foreign trip of the director, which began in 1929, during which he recalls his past life and considers creative ideas. The film is constructed as a free alternation of reality, dreams, and fantasies. The material for it is fragments from the films of Sergei Eisenstein and his fellow contemporaries, documentary footage depicting the director and his time. The wide coverage of the faces and events reflected in the film shows the special role of Sergei Eisenstein in the culture of the twentieth century…

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Oleg Kovalov
Screenplay & Story
Oleg Kovalov
Original Title
Сергей Эйзенштейн. Автобиография
Country of Origin
Russia
Spoken Languages
Russian
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
CTB Film Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Oleg Kovalov

Screenplay & Story

Oleg Kovalov

Director of Photography

Leonid Konovalov

Film Editing

Gulsum Subayeva

Producers

Aleksei Balabanov, Sergei Selyanov

Department Leadership Roster

Aleksei Balabanov

Aleksei Balabanov

Producer

Oleg Kovalov

Oleg Kovalov

Writer

Oleg Kovalov

Oleg Kovalov

Director

Sergei Selyanov

Sergei Selyanov

Producer

Gulsum Subayeva

Editor

Leonid Konovalov

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sergei Eisenstein: Autobiography.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sergei Eisenstein: Autobiography

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Sergei Eisenstein: Autobiography about?

A free film adaptation of the director's memoirs. In form, this is the "stream of consciousness" that attracted Sergei Eisenstein after getting acquainted with the experiments of James Joyce. The outer outline of the film is a long foreign trip of the director, which began in 1929, during which he recalls his past life and considers creative ideas. The film is constructed as a free alternation of reality, dreams, and fantasies. The material for it is fragments from the films of Sergei Eisenstein and his fellow contemporaries, documentary footage depicting the director and his time. The wide coverage of the faces and events reflected in the film shows the special role of Sergei Eisenstein in the culture of the twentieth century…

Who directed Sergei Eisenstein: Autobiography?

Sergei Eisenstein: Autobiography was directed by Oleg Kovalov.

Who stars in Sergei Eisenstein: Autobiography?

The principal cast of Sergei Eisenstein: Autobiography includes Sergei Eisenstein, Aleksei German.

When was Sergei Eisenstein: Autobiography released and how long is it?

Sergei Eisenstein: Autobiography was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.