Death Day
Originally released in 1934. Death Day is a documentary film. directed by Sergei Eisenstein. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
During his adventure in Mexico, Sergei Eisenstein made footage of a Mexican "Death Day" celebration for inclusion in his "Que Viva Mexico!" film project. When the 200,000-plus feet of film he eventually exposed in Mexico was first attempted to be made into a feature film, "Thunder Over Mexico", the producers excluded the Death Day material for subsequent compilation as an independent short subject. Silent with music track and explanatory English intertitles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Mexico
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Principal Productions Inc.
- The Mexican Picture Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Day about?
During his adventure in Mexico, Sergei Eisenstein made footage of a Mexican "Death Day" celebration for inclusion in his "Que Viva Mexico!" film project. When the 200,000-plus feet of film he even...
Who directed Death Day?
Death Day was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
How long is Death Day?
Death Day has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Death Day released?
Death Day was released on June 26, 1934 in theaters.