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Alexander Nevsky (1938)

Alexander Nevsky (1938)
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Like many of Eisenstein's best films, Alexander Nevsky was conceived as a morale-booster, aimed at stirring up Russian patriotism. It is set in the 13th century, but the villainous Teutonic Knights are obviously meant to represent the burgeoning threat of Hitler's hordes. With Russia besieged by both these knights and by the Tartars, only a charismatic leader can save the populace from these barbaric baby killers (yes, we see the villains tossing screaming infants into bonfires!) The hero of the piece is the legendary Prince Alexander Nevsky, portrayed by Nikolai Cherkasov, who bears a striking resemblance to Gary Cooper. The saving turnaround for Nevsky is the battle of ice-covered Lake Peipus in 1242. This bravura sequence is staged in spectacular fashion, underlined by the specially-commissioned music of Sergei Prokofiev. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Nikolai Cherkasov, Nikolai Okhlopkov, (more)
Director(s):
Sergei Eisenstein
Format(s):
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Like many of Eisenstein's best films, Alexander Nevsky was conceived as a morale-booster, aimed at stirring up Russian patriotism. It is set in the 13th century, but the villainous Teutonic Knights are obviously meant to represent the burgeoning threat of Hitler's hordes. With Russia besieged by both these knights and by the Tartars, only a charismatic leader can save the populace from these barbaric baby killers (yes, we see the villains tossing screaming infants into bonfires!) The hero of the piece is the legendary Prince Alexander Nevsky, portrayed by Nikolai Cherkasov, who bears a striking resemblance to Gary Cooper. The saving turnaround for Nevsky is the battle of ice-covered Lake Peipus in 1242. This bravura sequence is staged in spectacular fashion, underlined by the specially-commissioned music of Sergei Prokofiev. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
108 mins

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Director(s):
Sergei Eisenstein
Writer(s):
Pyotr Pavlenko, Sergei Eisenstein
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    Lydia H.

    This movie needs to be translated by someone who understands English fluently. "I worsted him once and I'll worst him again." It was interesting to see some serious propaganda to compete with a Triumph of the Will. But it was really hard to take this movie seriously with the 1930's acting and terrible translation. Big ups to Prokofiev!

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    Tibor S.

    The Stalinist propaganda is clearly shining through this movie, nevertheless I would put this movie on top of my list. The prediction Eisenstein is making to what will happen to Russia in 3 years is astounding. I never take movies seriously but this one made me shed a tear, especially knowing that similar things did happen only a few years after the movie came out.

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    David S.

    mother russia is found in the hearts and souls of a nation. this film created to show the pride of the motherland has lovable characters and a noble leader. simple king arthur-style of good or right winning out in the end, simple values that we all miss. their fight was justified and they won it through perserverance of hardship a couple characters finding love. in the movie making days of earl flyn and clark gable stand this worthy movie from russia's heart.

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