Movie Description

Eisenstein in Guanajuato

(2015)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleEisenstein in Guanajuato

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2015-02-11

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 45m

Homepagehttps://www.facebook.com/eisensteinguanajuato

Production CompaniesZDF/Arte,Fu Works,Submarine,Paloma Negra Films,Edith Film,Potemkino,Mollywood,YLE,VPRO

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Romance