Battleship Potemkin

Sergei Eisenstein’s BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN 

(1925, 75 min) 

Sergei Eisenstein’s revolutionary vision erupts onto the screen in a masterclass of tension and montage that changed the course of film forever. On a battleship in 1905, a defiant crew mutinies against their tyrannical officers, sparking a massive uprising that spills into the streets of Odessa. The legendary “Odessa Steps” sequence remains one of the most visceral and influential moments in cinema history, where rhythmic editing and harrowing imagery create a full-throttle experience of chaos and heroism. From the crashing waves to the rhythmic march of the soldiers, every frame pulses with raw energy and political fire. It’s a bold, explosive cinematic thrill ride that proves silent film could be as spectacular and powerful as any modern war epic—all without a single spoken word. 

Featuring an all-new score by the Pet Shop Boys.