¡Qué Viva México!
Да здравствует Мексика!
Synopsis
Having revolutionized film editing through such masterworks of montage as Potemkin and Strike, Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein emigrated West in hopes of testing the capabilities of the American film industry. Quickly ostracized from Hollywood, Eisenstein, Grigory Alexandrov, and photographer Eduard Tisse (at the urging of author Upton Sinclair) wandered south of the border, where they began filming a highly stylized documentary about the people and volatile social climate of Mexico. Unfortunately, a lack of funds prohibited the film's completion, and the famed director was unable to edit the film. In 1979, by referring to Eisenstein's extensive notes and sketches, Alexandrov assembled the most definitive version of the film; as close to Eisenstein's vision as one is ever likely to see.
Top Cast
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Sergei Bondarchuk
Narrator (voice)
Grigori Aleksandrov
Self
Félix Balderas
Sebastian's Brother (uncredited)
Baronito
Picador (uncredited)
Sara García
Hacendado's Daughter (uncredited)
Martín Hernández
Sebastian (uncredited)
David Liceága
Matador (uncredited)
Julio Saldívar
Hacendado (uncredited)
Isabel Villaseñor
Maria (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergei Eisenstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergei Eisenstein, Grigori Aleksandrov
- Original Score
- Yury Yakushev
- Original Title
- Да здравствует Мексика!
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Pushto
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergei Eisenstein
Sergei Eisenstein, Grigori Aleksandrov
Yury Yakushev
Eduard Tisse
Esfir Tobak, Grigori Aleksandrov
Kate Crane Gartz, S. Hillkowitz, Otto Kahn, Hunter S. Kimbrough, Mary Craig Sinclair
Department Leadership Roster
Sergei Eisenstein
Screenplay
Sergei Eisenstein
Director
Esfir Tobak
Editor
Eduard Tisse
Director of Photography
Grigori Aleksandrov
Screenplay
Kate Crane Gartz
Producer
S. Hillkowitz
Producer
Otto Kahn
Producer
Hunter S. Kimbrough
Producer
Mary Craig Sinclair
Producer
Upton Sinclair
Producer
Grigori Aleksandrov
Editor
Yury Yakushev
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for ¡Qué Viva México!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ¡Qué Viva México!
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What is ¡Qué Viva México! about?
Having revolutionized film editing through such masterworks of montage as Potemkin and Strike, Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein emigrated West in hopes of testing the capabilities of the American film industry. Quickly ostracized from Hollywood, Eisenstein, Grigory Alexandrov, and photographer Eduard Tisse (at the urging of author Upton Sinclair) wandered south of the border, where they began filming a highly stylized documentary about the people and volatile social climate of Mexico. Unfortunately, a lack of funds prohibited the film's completion, and the famed director was unable to edit the film. In 1979, by referring to Eisenstein's extensive notes and sketches, Alexandrov assembled the most definitive version of the film; as close to Eisenstein's vision as one is ever likely to see.
Who directed ¡Qué Viva México!?
¡Qué Viva México! was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
Who stars in ¡Qué Viva México!?
The principal cast of ¡Qué Viva México! includes Sergei Bondarchuk, Grigori Aleksandrov, Félix Balderas, Baronito, Sara García.
When was ¡Qué Viva México! released and how long is it?
¡Qué Viva México! was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for ¡Qué Viva México!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for ¡Qué Viva México! was composed by Yury Yakushev.