| Description |
1 DVD (108 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
monochrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mono |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| Series |
Janus films collection
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Janus films collection.
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| System Details |
DVD ; 1.33:1 aspect ratio. |
| Cast |
Nikolai Cherkassov, N.P. Okhlopkov, A.L. Abrikossov, D.N. Orlov, V.K. Novikov. |
| Credits |
Director, Sergei Eisenstein ; musical score, Sergei Prokofiev. |
| Note |
Originally released as motion picture in 1938. |
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Released as part of the "Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films" |
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"...features a pristine digital transfer of the film in its original language, as well as English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing"--Criterion website. |
| Summary |
Biographical story of Prince Alexander Nevsky and his successful resistance against an attempt by the Teutonic Knights to invade Russia in 1242. |
| Language |
Russian language soundtrack (mono) with optional English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Alexander, Grand Duke of Vladimir, 1220-1263 -- Drama.
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Alexander, Grand Duke of Vladimir, 1220-1263. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Lake Peipus, Battle of, 1242 -- Drama.
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Battle of Lake Peipus (1242) |
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Russia -- History -- 1237-1480 -- Drama.
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Russia. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
1237-1480 |
| Subject |
Feature films -- Soviet Union.
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Feature films. |
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Soviet Union. |
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Motion pictures -- Soviet Union.
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Motion pictures. |
| Genre/Form |
Historical films.
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Historical films.
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War films.
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War films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Eisenstein, Sergei, 1898-1948.
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Pavlenko, Petr Andreevich, 1899-1951.
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Vasilʹev, Sergeĭ, 1900-1959.
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Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891-1953.
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Cherkasov, Nikolaĭ Konstantinovich, 1903-1966.
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Okhlopkov, N. P. (Nikolaĭ Pavlovich)
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Abrikosov, Andreĭ Lʹvovich, 1906-1973.
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Temirkanov, I͡U.
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United Artists Corporation.
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Moskovskai͡a kinostudii͡a "Mosfilʹm."
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Janus Films.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
Title from accompanying book : Essential art house |
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Title from container : 50 years of Janus Films |
| Added Title |
Fifty years of Janus Films |
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50 years of Janus Films.
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| Music No. |
ALE020 Janus Films |
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