1812
1812 гoд
Synopsis
Made in 1912, this film has become known as one of the greatest pieces of pre-Soviet cinema. The silent film tells the story of the Patriotic war of 1812 when Napoleon attempted to invade Russia. This joint French and Russian film sparked major excitement in Moscow at its premier screening and continues to entertain audiences throughout the world today. The 32-minute silent film was the point of origin for some of the more advanced camera techniques used today. Sirotin of the Voice of Russia said that, “The film is interesting to spectators even today and is frequently shown both in Russia and abroad.”
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandr Uralsky, Kai Hansen, Vasiliy Goncharov
- Original Title
- 1812 гoд
- Country of Origin
- France, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- A. Khanzhonkov and Co., Pathé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Uralsky, Kai Hansen, Vasiliy Goncharov
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandr Uralsky
Director
Kai Hansen
Director
Vasiliy Goncharov
Director
Cheslav Sabinsky
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What is 1812 about?
Made in 1912, this film has become known as one of the greatest pieces of pre-Soviet cinema. The silent film tells the story of the Patriotic war of 1812 when Napoleon attempted to invade Russia. This joint French and Russian film sparked major excitement in Moscow at its premier screening and continues to entertain audiences throughout the world today. The 32-minute silent film was the point of origin for some of the more advanced camera techniques used today. Sirotin of the Voice of Russia said that, “The film is interesting to spectators even today and is frequently shown both in Russia and abroad.”
Who directed 1812?
1812 was directed by Aleksandr Uralsky, Kai Hansen, Vasiliy Goncharov.
Who stars in 1812?
The principal cast of 1812 includes Pavel Knorr, Aleksandra Goncharova, Andrey Gromov, Vasiliy Goncharov, A. Veskov.
When was 1812 released and how long is it?
1812 was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 41m.