This is the second part of a projected three-part epic biopic of Russian Czar Ivan Grozny, undertaken by Soviet film-maker Sergei Eisenstein at the behest of Josef Stalin. Production of the epic was stopped before the third part could be filmed, due to producer dissatisfaction with Eisenstein's introducing forbidden experimental filming techniques into the material, more evident in this part than the first part. As it was, this second part was banned from showings until after the deaths of both Eisenstein and Stalin, and a change of attitude by the subsequent heads of the Soviet government..
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A day-long programme of films on industry and labour, selected by artists Madhuban Mitra and Manas Bhattacharya. Conceived in close dialogue with and as a response to At Work, this programme extends.. more
Home screening set up with a projector and speaker, followed by a discussion. Please feel free to bring your own snacks. Please do not consume or carry any alcohol.
A day-long programme of films on industry and labour, selected by artists Madhuban Mitra and Manas Bhattacharya. Conceived in close dialogue with and as a response to At Work, this programme extends.. more
A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. .. more