The Butcher of Novrogod and Filicide ,"Ivan the Terrible".

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What a magnificent film, both I and II (part III was destroyed by Stalin, a harsh critic).
Eisenstein's film is more theatre/opera and, though it was made during WWII, from '42-'44, it at times appears very much like a silent film.
This is a film classic so any comments I'd make, outside of saying it certainly deserves its reputation, would be redundant.
Still, it would be remiss not to mention the absolutely mesmerizing lead: at times, he almost seems like Dracula, as portrayed in "Nosferatu:" the same unusual physical appearance, the rigid movements, the overwhelming stare... I wonder if Eisenstein consciously was nudging Stalin...
The score? Sergei Prokofieve.
Cinematography on a par with the best.
Enough said.

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Topic - The Butcher of Novrogod and Filicide ,"Ivan the Terrible". - tinear 07:19:51 05/13/07 (0)

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