About The Battleship Potemkin

This movie is an iconic silent film from the Soviet cinematographer Sergei M. Eisenstein. It is a dramatized version of the mutiny that occurred in 1905 when the crew of the Russian battleship Potemkin rebelled against their oppressive officers. It is known for its groundbreaking montage editing techniques and is considered one of the greatest movies of all time.

Making / Production

Produced in 1925, the movie was directed by Sergei Eisenstein and produced by Mosfilm. The movie uses a variety of cinematic techniques, such as montage to describe the narrative more extensively. Eisenstein's collaborative approach for the development of the movie has been remarkable as each scene was discussed in detail with the crew and actors to help in creating more impactful sequences.

Actors

• Aleksandr Antonov played the role of Grigory Vakulinchuk. He portrayed the character of the rebellious sailor brilliantly, bringing life to the character with his expressive acting.
• Vladimir Barsky played the role of the Commanding Officer. His portrayal of the tyrannical official triggers the rebellion and sets the plot on its course.
• Grigori Aleksandrov played the role of the Revolutionary sailor. He portrayed his character's struggle and determination successfully making it one of the key elements of the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Battleship Potemkin was Eisenstein's second film.
• The film was originally commissioned to celebrate the revolution's 20th anniversary.
• The Odessa Steps sequence is one of the most known sequences in the history of cinema.

Awards

Although it was released before the establishment of traditional film awards, The Battleship Potemkin has earned a place in cinema history and was named the greatest film of all time at the Brussels World Fair in 1958.

Quotes

• "We've had enough rotten meat and wormy biscuits!" - Sailor
• "Over there are our brothers, the soldiers!" - Grigory Vakulinchuk

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score for the movie was written by Edmund Meisel.
• New soundtracks have been created over the years by composers like Shostakovich and Pet Shop Boys.