Stalin, Eisenstein, Walt Disney and Ivan the Terrible (1992)
Stalin disapproved Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible film due to its portrayal of a tyrant, facing suppression until after Stalin's death. Eisenstein admired Disney's animation despite ideological differences, highlighting artistic challenges under Soviet censorship.
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The article discusses the relationship between Stalin, Walt Disney, Eisenstein, and Ivan the Terrible in the context of filmmaking. Eisenstein's ambitious project on Ivan the Terrible faced Stalin's disapproval due to its depiction of a tyrannical ruler, leading to its suppression until after Stalin's death. Eisenstein's admiration for Disney's animation techniques is highlighted, with parallels drawn between their styles in the imagery of Ivan the Terrible. Despite ideological differences, Eisenstein praised Disney for his ability to bring joy to audiences and his innovative animation methods. The article also delves into Stalin's control over Soviet cinema, with key figures like Andrey Zhdanov enforcing strict guidelines on artistic content. The Party leadership's scrutiny of films like Ivan the Terrible Part II reflects the intense censorship and pressure faced by filmmakers in the Soviet Union. The article sheds light on the complex dynamics between art, politics, and censorship during this period, emphasizing the challenges faced by filmmakers striving for creative expression under authoritarian regimes.
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12 commentsFor those that haven't seen it, I highly recommend watching Eisenstein's 'Strike'. An overlooked masterpiece which was the birth of the montage.
Here is a link (it is public domain):
The idea of Eisenstein as a live action animator is very cool though. I've only seen Battleship Potemkin, but even from that I see what the writer of this piece means. It took an admirer of animation to think that creatively about editing, and to make the move from realism to something more/less.
Fun fact: my grandfather was a dyed in the wool commie, and he saw Battleship Potemkin probably 1,000 times. My grandmother could not understand how he could watch it over and over again, but even after one viewing, I get it. It's thrilling.
Stalin. I am not giving you instructions but expressing the viewer's opinion."
Yeah, right...
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