
Eisenstein in Guanajuato
Directed by Peter Greenaway
Produced by ZDF/Arte, Fu Works
A sensual, character-driven comedy-romance about a repressed Soviet filmmaker discovering liberation and artistic renewal through Mexico's vibrant culture and a transformative human connection.
In 1931, following the success of the film Battleship Potemkin, Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein travels to the city of Guanajuato, Mexico, to shoot a new film. Freshly rejected by Hollywood, Eisenstein soon falls under Mexico’s spell. Chaperoned by his guide Palomino Cañedo, the director opens up to his suppressed fears as he embraces a new world of sensual pleasures and possibilities that will shape the future of his art.
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Questions people ask
Is Eisenstein in Guanajuato easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Eisenstein in Guanajuato violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does Eisenstein in Guanajuato end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Eisenstein in Guanajuato sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Eisenstein in Guanajuato scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Eisenstein in Guanajuato
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Eisenstein in Guanajuato
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Eisenstein in Guanajuato, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Eisenstein in Guanajuato, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Eisenstein in Guanajuato, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





















































