Eisenstein at 90
To coincide with the celebration of the 90th anniversary of Eisenstein's birth, Naum Kleiman , curator of the Eisenstein
Museum in Moscow, introduces two of his films.
Ivan the Terrible
-Parti starring
Nikolai Cherkassov Eisenstein's boldly composed images,
Prokofiev's striking score and Cherkassov's superb performance make Ivan the Terrible the greatest achievement of Eisenstein's career.
At his coronation, Tsar Ivan IV declares his intention to unite Russia into a strong, independent state. His programme makes him implacable enemies, who threaten his throne and his very life. But Ivan is not slow to learn the uses of power.
Written, produced and directed by SERGEI M. EISENSTEIN
(A Russian film with English subtitles) and at 11.05pm Strike
Eisenstein's feature debut is a devastating chronicle of the events surrounding the famous industrial dispute of 1912. It demonstrates the young director's radical theories of montage. Strike is also remarkable for its imaginative photography, cruel imagery and the energetic performances by members of the PROLETKULT
THEATRE GROUP.
Performed by members of the FIRST WORKERS' THEATRE Screenplay by PROLETKULT Edited by v PLETNYOV
Directed by SERGEI EISENSTEIN Television presentation by GILLIAN GEERING
(First showing on British television Black and white)
0 FEATURE: page 25 and FILMS: page 26