What I Can Learn from Sergei Eisenstein

Sergei Eisenstein is a famous Russian film director, the author of the legendary film "Battleship Potemkin". Eisenstein was at the origins of cinematography and perfected the language of cinema. His films do not age; we still watch them with interest and excitement. Eisenstein was called the "Leonardo da Vinci of cinematography"—he had so many talents. Today, his work is studied in film schools and universities, and his ideas are still used in the arts.

This brief illustrated biography will tell about the life of the classic director. Why did drawing teachers lower Sergei's grades? How was the director's workplace organized? Who helped him select actors? And this book is also about how, even in the most difficult times, one can maintain inspiration. And about how important it is to find like-minded people when you take on a big project.