Eisenstein in Guanajuato (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, Eisenstein in Guanajuato is a comedy and romance film directed by Peter Greenaway, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Eisenstein in Guanajuato stars Elmer Bäck as Sergei Eisenstein, José Montini as Diego Rivera, Luis Alberti as Palomino Cañedo and Cristina Velasco Lozano as Frida Kahlo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Eisenstein in Guanajuato has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eisenstein in Guanajuato page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eisenstein in Guanajuato tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eisenstein in Guanajuato (2015)?
- In US, Eisenstein in Guanajuato is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eisenstein in Guanajuato worth watching?
- Eisenstein in Guanajuato holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eisenstein in Guanajuato?
- Eisenstein in Guanajuato stars Elmer Bäck, José Montini, Luis Alberti, Cristina Velasco Lozano and Rasmus Slätis.
- When was Eisenstein in Guanajuato released?
- Eisenstein in Guanajuato was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.