The Cinema of Eisenstein. From The Strike to Ivan the Terrible

This is not just a biography or an overview of the work, but a deep and comprehensive study of the cinematic language of Sergey Eisenstein. Bordwell offers a radically new perspective on one of the most iconic directors in the history of cinema, challenging many entrenched myths and interpretations. Bordwell focuses on a detailed analysis of all elements of mise-en-scène, shot composition, camera movement, lighting, working with actors, sound, and, of course, editing. From Eisenstein's early theatrical experiments to "Ivan the Terrible", covering all the major films: "The Strike", "Battleship Potemkin", "October", "The General Line", "Alexander Nevsky", "Ivan the Terrible" (parts 1 and 2). David Bordwell is one of the most influential and respected film scholars of our time. Author of the most authoritative textbook on cinema art - "Art of Cinema: An Introduction to Film Theory and History".