Death Day (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1934, Death Day is a documentary film directed by Sergei Eisenstein, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. During his adventure in Mexico, Sergei Eisenstein made footage of a Mexican "Death Day" celebration for inclusion in his "Que Viva Mexico!" film project. When the 200,000-plus feet of film he eventually exposed in Mexico was first attempted to be made into a feature film, "Thunder Over Mexico", the producers excluded the Death Day material for subsequent compilation as an independent short subject. Silent with music track and explanatory English intertitles.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Death Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Day page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Day (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Day worth watching?
- Death Day holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Death Day released?
- Death Day was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.