The Kuleshov Effect (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, The Kuleshov Effect is a documentary film directed by S. Raitburt, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. An excellent 1969 documentary, S. Raitburt’s The Kuleshov Effect, made about a year before Lev Kuleshov died, and interviewing him at length, both about his filmmaking and his far lengthier career as a teacher (including some fascinating remarks about Bertolt Brecht’s Galileo). Also interviewed is the father of Russian Formalism, Viktor Shklovsky, who worked with Kuleshov as a screenwriter on a Jack London adaptation, By the Law, in 1926.
Who’s in it. The Kuleshov Effect stars Lev Kuleshov as Himself and Viktor Shklovskiy as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Kuleshov Effect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kuleshov Effect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kuleshov Effect tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kuleshov Effect (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kuleshov Effect change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kuleshov Effect worth watching?
- The Kuleshov Effect holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kuleshov Effect?
- The Kuleshov Effect stars Lev Kuleshov and Viktor Shklovskiy.
- When was The Kuleshov Effect released?
- The Kuleshov Effect was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.