Eisenstein/Kovalov film -- "Mexican Fantasy"

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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

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Topic - Eisenstein/Kovalov film -- "Mexican Fantasy" - John_N 15:43:56 06/22/01 (2)

Re: Eisenstein/Kovalov film -- "Mexican Fantasy" - Dmitry 21:59:07 06/22/01 (1)

Re: Eisenstein/Kovalov film -- "Mexican Fantasy" - John_N 23:35:21 06/22/01 (0)

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