Glumov's Diary (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1923, Glumov's Diary is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Sergei Eisenstein, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. Filmic insert to Eisenstein's modernized, free adaptation of Ostrovskiy's 19th-century Russian stage play, "The Wise Man" ("Na vsyakogo mudretsa dovolno prostoty"). The anti-hero Glumov tries to escape exposure in the midst of acrobatics, derring-do, and farcical clowning. Several members of Eisenstein's troupe at the legendary "Proletkult" stage theatre in Moscow briefly appear in this little film.
Who’s in it. Glumov's Diary stars Grigori Aleksandrov as Glumov 2, Golutvin, Aleksandr Antonov as Joffre, Sergei Eisenstein as Himself (takes bow at end) and Ivan Yazykanov as Glumov 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Glumov's Diary has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Glumov's Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Glumov's Diary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Glumov's Diary (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Glumov's Diary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Glumov's Diary worth watching?
- Glumov's Diary holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Glumov's Diary?
- Glumov's Diary stars Grigori Aleksandrov, Aleksandr Antonov, Sergei Eisenstein, Ivan Yazykanov and Maksim Shtraukh.
- When was Glumov's Diary released?
- Glumov's Diary was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.