Que Viva Mexico! (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1979, Que Viva Mexico! is a history and documentary film directed by Sergei Eisenstein, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. ¡Que viva México! was a film project undertaken in 1931-32 by Soviet film-maker Sergei Eisenstein for American socialist author Upton Sinclair and several investors, which Eisenstein eventually conceived as an episodic portrayal of Mexican culture and politics from pre-Conquest civilization to the Mexican revolution. Over 200,000 feet of silent film were shot before production had to be stopped due to exhaustion of finances and Stalin's demands that Eisenstein return to the USSR. This is one of several attempts to make a feature film out of the existing footage, here according to Eisenstein's skeletal outline and under the supervision of Gregori Alexandrov, Eisenstein's long-time collaborator, including on this project.
Who’s in it. Que Viva Mexico! stars Sergey Bondarchuk as Narrator (voice) and Grigori Aleksandrov.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Que Viva Mexico! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Que Viva Mexico! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Que Viva Mexico! tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Que Viva Mexico! (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Que Viva Mexico! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Que Viva Mexico! worth watching?
- Que Viva Mexico! holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Que Viva Mexico!?
- Que Viva Mexico! stars Sergey Bondarchuk and Grigori Aleksandrov.
- When was Que Viva Mexico! released?
- Que Viva Mexico! was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.