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I picked up a dvd entitled Mexican Fantasy. I haven't had a chance to watch it yet.Details from back cover:
"In 1930 legendary Russian film pioneer Sergei Eisenstein arrived in Mexico to make a film about the struggles, triumphs and tragedies of this unexpectedly rich and diverse country: Eisenstein's luminous image capture the heart and soul of this amazing land -- from its virgin forests and traditional villages to the Pre-Columbian Indians with their antique rituals for the dead to the modern people's restless clashes with a ruthless dictatorship.
When Eistenstein was compelled to return to Russia, he was forced to leave his film behind. And though he lived for another 18 years and crafted several of his most celebrated works, Eisenstein would never be permitted to finish this "lost masterpiece." Filmmaker and Eisenstein biographer Oleg Kovalov, using the original film elements and his insights into the late master's genius, creates this delightful and contemplative interptetation of the film that might have been made.
Written and directed by Oleg Kovalov
Produced by Sergei Selianov"My question, before I watch the film is:
Do you think this is likely to be primarily an Eisenstein film, or primarily a Kovalov film?
I know nothing of Kovalov. Would he likely have done the project justice?
Any comments?
Regards,
John_N
Follow Ups:
--Do you think this is likely to be primarily an Eisenstein film, or primarily a Kovalov film?Well, I guess that's a tough question to crack. How about you make me a copy of the tape and I will lend all my expertise upon watching it?
Seriously, do you think that Mozart's Requiem is primarily his creation or Franz Xaver Sussmayr's who completed it after Mozart died? By conflicting opinions, Mozart left this world while drafting only the vocal parts and some harmonies, whereas Sussmayr put it all together in the form we all know and love. Still, noone calls it the "Sussmayr Edition".
By the same token, this Kovalev fella sounds like he is more knowledgeable about the stuff than you or I.
I do remember a film called Que Viva Mexico! Perchance this new film is a different cut of that one?
My understanding is that Que Viva Mexico! was the version released immediately after the initial filming and did not meet with Eisenstein's approval as this is when he found out that he did not have control of the final release of his work.Mexican Fantasy, on the other hand claims to be Eisenstein's "lost masterpiece" although compiled long after his death.
I guess my question was more on the lines of whether anyone knew enough about Kovolov so as to offer an opinion as to whether he had the skills and integrity to actually come close to Eisenstein's plan. I know nothing of Kovolov's work.
John_N
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