Alexander Nevsky

Directed by Sergei Eisenstein, Dmitriy Vasilev
Corinth Films
1938
112 Minutes
Russia
Russian
Action, Classics, Drama, Biography
Not Rated
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Sergei Eisenstein's landmark tale of Russia thwarting the German invasion of the 13th century was wildly popular and quite intentional, given the prevailing Nazi geopolitical advancement and destruction at the time. It can still be viewed as a masterful use of imagery and music, with the Battle on the Ice sequence as the obvious highlight. A great score by Prokofiev was effectively integrated by the Russian filmmaker, but stands on its own merit as well.

Cast

  • Nikolay Cherkasov
  • Nikolai Okhlopkov
  • Andrei Abrikosov
  • Highest Rating
    "Sergei Eisenstein's mannerist epic about the Russian hero who warded off the invading Teutonic knights is a near-perfect combination of image and sound."
    Sara Cardace, New York Magazine/Vulture
  • Highest Rating
    "Edouard Tisse's superb photography and Prokofiev's stirring score contribute to a rhythm that is well-nigh irresistible."
    Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
  • Highest Rating
    "A spectacular lesson in medieval history taught by one of the cinema's great masters."
    Jay Carmody, Washington Star
  • Highest Rating
    "For his initial venture into the field of sound, Director Sergei Eisenstein's contribution to the screen is a spectacle of epic proportions."
    Boxoffice Magazine

Awards & Recognition

Winner
Top Foreign Film
National Board of Review

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