¡Qué Viva México!
1979, Russian. Directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
Having revolutionized film editing through such masterworks of montage as Potemkin and Strike, Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein emigrated West in hopes of testing the capabilities of the American film industry. Quickly ostracized from Hollywood, Eisenstein, Grigory Alexandrov, and photographer Eduard Tisse (at the urging of author Upton Sinclair) wandered south of the border, where they began filming a highly stylized documentary about the people and volatile social climate of Mexico. Unfortunately, a lack of funds prohibited the film's completion, and the famed director was unable to edit the film. In 1979, by referring to Eisenstein's extensive notes and sketches, Alexandrov assembled the most definitive version of the film; as close to Eisenstein's vision as one is ever likely to see.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- Sergei EisensteinDirector
- Sergei BondarchukNarrator (voice)
- Grigori AleksandrovSelf
- Félix BalderasSebastian's Brother (uncredited)
- BaronitoPicador (uncredited)
- Sara GarcíaHacendado's Daughter (uncredited)
- Martín HernándezSebastian (uncredited)
- David LiceágaMatador (uncredited)
- Julio SaldívarHacendado (uncredited)
- Isabel VillaseñorMaria (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1979
- Original title
- Да здравствует Мексика!
- Country
- Mexico, Soviet Union
- Written by
- Sergei Eisenstein, Grigori Aleksandrov
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¡Qué Viva México!: quick answers
Is ¡Qué Viva México! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is ¡Qué Viva México!?
¡Qué Viva México! runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does ¡Qué Viva México! have a post-credits scene?
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¡Qué Viva México! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is ¡Qué Viva México! on?
¡Qué Viva México! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like ¡Qué Viva México!?
If you liked ¡Qué Viva México!, try Once Upon a Time in the West, The Settlers, Time to Die.
Who directed ¡Qué Viva México!?
¡Qué Viva México! (1979) was directed by Sergei Eisenstein and stars Sergei Bondarchuk, Grigori Aleksandrov, Félix Balderas.