Alexander Nevsky (Original photograph from the 1938 film) by Sergei Eisenstein (director); Sergei Prokofiev (composer); Nikolai Cherkasov (starring) - 1938
by Sergei Eisenstein (director); Sergei Prokofiev (composer); Nikolai Cherkasov (starring)
Alexander Nevsky (Original photograph from the 1938 film)
by Sergei Eisenstein (director); Sergei Prokofiev (composer); Nikolai Cherkasov (starring)
- Used
Moscow: Mosfilm, 1938. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1938 Russian epic film. Phototeque stamp on the verso, along with a production number stamp 5251.
One of director Sergei Eisenstein's undisputed masterpieces, and one of the great historical films, telling the story of how the titular Alexander Nevsky, a Russian prince, led a ragtag army to battle the invading Teutonic knights of the Holy Roman Empire. Though it utilized a more conventional narrative than Eisenstein's previous films, the film employed the most advanced cinematic techniques of its day, and remains a remarkable visual achievement.
The film was also a remarkable piece of propaganda: a year after the film's release, Stalin signed a nonaggression pact with Hitler-and suddenly the film was removed from cinemas, as it no longer reflected the party line against Germans. As a result, ephemera from the film's original release is scarce.
8.5 x 11.5 inches. Very Good plus, lightly worn at the corners.
Criterion Collection 87.
One of director Sergei Eisenstein's undisputed masterpieces, and one of the great historical films, telling the story of how the titular Alexander Nevsky, a Russian prince, led a ragtag army to battle the invading Teutonic knights of the Holy Roman Empire. Though it utilized a more conventional narrative than Eisenstein's previous films, the film employed the most advanced cinematic techniques of its day, and remains a remarkable visual achievement.
The film was also a remarkable piece of propaganda: a year after the film's release, Stalin signed a nonaggression pact with Hitler-and suddenly the film was removed from cinemas, as it no longer reflected the party line against Germans. As a result, ephemera from the film's original release is scarce.
8.5 x 11.5 inches. Very Good plus, lightly worn at the corners.
Criterion Collection 87.
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Royal Books, Inc.
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- Book Condition Used
- Quantity Available 1
- Publisher Mosfilm
- Place of Publication Moscow
- Date Published 1938
- Keywords Film Still Photographs | Photographs | Russian Cinema | Directors | 1930s Cinema