Boris Livanov, Vladimir Popov, Vasili Nikandrov
In documentary style, events in Petrograd are re-enacted from the end of the monarchy in February of 1917 to the end of the provisional government and the decrees of peace and of land in November of t...( read more
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Directed by: Grigori Aleksandrov, Sergei M. Eisenstein
Release Date: November 2, 1928
DVD Release Date: December 29, 1998
Stats: 109 reviews
The pen may be mightier than the sword but Eisenstein proved that film was just as powerful. The editing is better than most of today's films and his use of symbolism has never really been matched. October is one of the most important, powerful and jaw-dropping films ever made, e...( read more)
I imagine I would of enjoyed this more if I had better knowledge of the Russian Revolution.
Still, this is very nicely edited and very much feels like a documentary. Anyone seriously interested in film and the birth of modern cinema should see this.
I just wish that I didn't ...( read more)
The struggle of socialism over capitalism, the fall of the burgueois power and ten days that shook the world, specially in the Soviet Union. The edition and direction are masterful, the best I've seen in ages, specially in a silent film. Another masterpiece by extremelly patrioti...( read more)
Espectacular película, contada 100% por el montaje del genial Eisenstein y sus metáforas. Esencial verla si uno estudia cine
Eisenstein is definately one of the best directors in the history of cinema... This film is the proof... It takes you straight back in 1917... Excellent directing techniques considering that the film was shot in 1927!!!
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