Eisenstein in Alma-Ata (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1999, Eisenstein in Alma-Ata is a documentary film directed by Igor Gonopolsky, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. This video chronicles a crucial period in the life of the great Soviet filmmaker, Sergei Eisenstein (1898-1948), when he left Moscow during WWII for the Kazakhstan capital to film Ivan the Terrible (1943). Suffering under a heavy work schedule, fighting artistic interference from the Ministry of Cinema, constantly fearful of arrest by Stalin's secret police, crushed by feelings of loneliness and forebodings of death, Eisenstein suffered his first heart attack. The video visits sites where he lived and worked, features intimate excerpts from Eisenstein's diary, rare production footage, the director's sketches and screen tests, and interviews with friends, coworkers, and Soviet journalists and film critics, including Naum Kleiman, curator of the Eisenstein Museum.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Eisenstein in Alma-Ata 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 Eisenstein in Alma-Ata page.
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- Where can I watch Eisenstein in Alma-Ata (1999)?
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- Is Eisenstein in Alma-Ata worth watching?
- Eisenstein in Alma-Ata holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Eisenstein in Alma-Ata released?
- Eisenstein in Alma-Ata was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.