(1812 гoд)

Content: Made in 1912, this film has become known as one of the greatest pieces of pre-Soviet cinema. The silent film tells the story of the Patriotic war of 1812 when Napoleon attempted to invade Russia. This joint French and Russian film sparked major excitement in Moscow at its premier screening and continues to entertain audiences throughout the world today. The 32-minute silent film was the point of origin for some of the more advanced camera techniques used today. Sirotin of the Voice of Russia said that, “The film is interesting to spectators even today and is frequently shown both in Russia and abroad.”

Countries:

France,

Russia

Genres:

Drama,

History

Runtime:

41 minutes

Year:

1912

Directors:

Aleksandr Uralsky

Production companies:

A. Khanzhonkov and Co.,

Pathé

Actors:

Napoleon

Crews:

Director

Director

Director

Camera Operator

Production Design