Potemkin

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Cast & Crew

Aleksandr Antonov
Grigory Vakulinchuk

Vladimir Barskiy
Commander Golikov

Grigoriy Aleksandrov
Chief Officer Giliarovsky

Mikhail Gomorov
Militant Sailor

Repnikova
Woman on the Steps

Marusov
Officer

Alexander Levshin
Petty Officer

Beatrice Vitoldi
Woman With Baby Carriage

Konstantin Feldman
Student Agitator

Protopopov
Old Man

S. M. Eisenstein
Director

Nina Agadzhanova
Writer

Nikolay Aseev
Writer

Sergei M. Eisenstein
Writer

Sergei Tretyakov
Writer

Jacob Bliokh
Producer

Edmund Meisel
Original Music

Neil Tennant
Original Music

Vladimir Popov
Cinematographer

Eduard Tisse
Cinematographer

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Audience Reviews for Potemkin

• Dec 01, 2016

  A lot of people note that director Sergei Eisenstein was ahead of his time with his 'film montage' technique, used so effectively in the massacre scene on the steps of Odessa, but it should also be noted that he captures brilliant images throughout this movie. It's certainly worth watching as a result, and is probably a must for students of film. However, what undoubtedly stirred emotions in 1925 - possibly sympathy for the communist movement, or fear of inciting revolutionary thoughts given the mutiny that takes place on the Potemkin, or squeamishness at the moments of violence (all of which contributed to the film being banned in many countries, including the Soviet Union!) - is less impactful ninety years later. It also suffers for being a propaganda film, with less nuance in its characters and plot.
  Antonius B Super Reviewer
• Oct 18, 2012

  Battleship Potemkin had without a doubt the greatest cinematography of its time, and for decades to come. The Odessa steps scene was so beautiful and artistic it truly felt like a piece of art. I hope to explore more Eisenstien in the future. This is a Soviet and a world classic, with limited propaganda. Short and always to the point. Magnificent film
  

  Daniel D Super Reviewer
• Feb 10, 2012

  Now I see where Brian De Palma got his idea for The Untouchables. This was a masterpiece. It was beautifully directed, produced, and written. The Odessa Steps sequence is with out a doubt the best scene in film history. It was so dramatic and entertaining. It was emotional that engaging. I also couldn't believe how much propaganda they had back then. I had a bit of trouble with keeping up. The scenes came so fast and it was silent so it is a very difficult film to keep up with. But if your patient then the experience can be rewarding. The editing is also really good considering that this was made during the 20's. Back when they used film reels they had to actually cut the film and paste them to get the scenes they want. Considering that there is so many cut scenes imagine all the work they had to do. And I'm here struggling writing this review. This film is for those that are into good old classic cinema.
  Eduardo T Super Reviewer
• Jan 04, 2012

  From a theatrical history point of view, the Battleship Potemkin is required viewing as it pushes the bar of what a silent film can deliver. However, from an entertainment point of view, Potemkin is creaky and suffers from a depreciation in quality of the film. Soviet propaganda experts will no doubt enjoy this film.
  

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