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Eisenstein in Guanajuato (2016): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Eisenstein in Guanajuato (2016) movie poster

Eisenstein in Guanajuato is a 2016 biographical comedy directed by Peter Greenaway, starring Maya Zapata, Stelio Savante and Lisa Owen. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $91,916 worldwide. Critics gave it 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
62%
worldwide gross
$91.9K
Metascore
60
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Eisenstein in Guanajuato (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Peter Greenaway
Genres
Biography , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Eisenstein in Guanajuato About?

The premise of Eisenstein in Guanajuato without spoilers.

In 1931, Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein travels to Guanajuato, Mexico, seeking respite from a failed Hollywood venture and looming obligations back in Stalinist Russia. While there, he becomes immersed in the city's culture and finds himself drawn into a passionate and complex relationship. The experience profoundly impacts him, forcing him to confront themes of love, loss, and the creative process while navigating a period of personal upheaval.

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  • homosexuality
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Cast & crew

Eisenstein in Guanajuato Cast

Maya Zapata leads the cast, with Stelio Savante and Lisa Owen. Directed by Peter Greenaway; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Peter Greenaway

More films directed by Peter Greenaway, best-rated first: Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, The Pillow Book and 8 ½ Women.

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Ratings

Eisenstein in Guanajuato Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Eisenstein in Guanajuato 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Box office

Eisenstein in Guanajuato Box Office

Eisenstein in Guanajuato grossed $91,916 worldwide. $34,282 came from the US and Canada and $57,634 (63%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$91.9K

US & Canada
$34.3K
International
$57.6K
US & Canada 37% Rest of the world 63%
Videos

Eisenstein in Guanajuato Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Eisenstein in Guanajuato.

Eisenstein In Guanajuato - Official Trailer
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Eisenstein in Guanajuato Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Que viva Eisenstein! - 10 dias que abalaram o México” and “Айзенщайн в Мексико”.

Also known as
  • Que viva Eisenstein! - 10 dias que abalaram o México
  • Айзенщайн в Мексико
  • Ο Άιζενσταϊν στο Γκουαναχουάτο
  • Eisenstein Mexikóban
  • Ajzenštajn u Gvanahuatu
  • Eisenstein in Messico
  • Eisenstein en Guanajuato
  • Эйзенштейн в Гуанахуато
  • Que Viva Eisenstein !
  • 爱森斯坦在瓜纳华托
  • 十日性愛死
  • Ejzenštejn v Guanajuate
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  • Eisenstein Guanajuatossa
  • Ejzenštejn v Guanajuatu
  • 멕시코의 에이젠슈타인
  • Ейзенштейн в Гуанахуато

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Eisenstein in Guanajuato FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Eisenstein in Guanajuato, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Eisenstein in Guanajuato?

Eisenstein in Guanajuato runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Eisenstein in Guanajuato released?

Eisenstein in Guanajuato was released on February 5, 2016.

Who directed Eisenstein in Guanajuato?

Eisenstein in Guanajuato was directed by Peter Greenaway.

More films by Peter Greenaway

Who is in the cast of Eisenstein in Guanajuato?

Eisenstein in Guanajuato stars Maya Zapata, Stelio Savante and Lisa Owen, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Eisenstein in Guanajuato make at the box office?

Eisenstein in Guanajuato grossed $91,916 worldwide ($34,282 domestic, $57,634 international).

How is Eisenstein in Guanajuato rated?

Eisenstein in Guanajuato has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does Eisenstein in Guanajuato have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Eisenstein in Guanajuato has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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