Death Day
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergei Eisenstein
- Original Title
- Death Day
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Principal Productions Inc., The Mexican Picture Trust
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergei Eisenstein
Eduard Tisse
Carl Himm
Mary Craig Sinclair, Sol Lesser
Department Leadership Roster
Sergei Eisenstein
Director
Carl Himm
Editor
Eduard Tisse
Director of Photography
Sol Lesser
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Death Day.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Day
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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.
Who stars in Death Day?
The principal cast of Death Day includes Not specified.
When was Death Day released and how long is it?
Death Day was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 17m.