Ivan the Terrible, Part One | DRAMA | FULL MOVIE | by Sergei Eisenstein 

Eisenstein did not forget to the power of silent movies. He deftly incorporated their visual impact into the talking cinema.

For any detractors, the Russian aesthetic is not to be confused with our Anglo Saxon and Shakespearan dramatic heritage . I f you have seen Russian ballet, heard Russian classical composers and read their literature, it is all incredibly dramatic, passionate, and fiercely loyal. Why would you expect expressive, magnificent Russian Film to be less . Thank you for uploading this, MOSFILM

American, but interested in Soviet/Russian films. This is one of their best. Love the musical score by Prokofiev.

They don't make films like this anymore. The acting is so deeply steeped in theatre and the entire sets and costumes take you back in time.

I cant believe how many of my so called movie experts friends have never seen this. Its a treat.

This is a film, not a movie. It should be rated in the top 10 of all movies ever produced.

What a masterpiece. The costumes are out of this world; the pace and orchestration are fittingly dramatic for such a significant shift in the power structure of Russia. Makes history come alive before my eyes

"you swap the earthly tsar to the heavenly king, well, i will not go between you and HIM"... amazing scriptwriter...

So love Russian Films.War and Peace was Spectacular. The Brothers Karamazov is next on my list.The history on these films is so accurate that I am learning so much as most of my british history about Russia has been sanitized. I am blessed with having been brought up with my Russian Grandmother and all the music she taught me is in my heart.

Mind blowing direction. What a fantastic cinematography. Excellent use of light and darkness to capture every emotions. Fantastic!!!!

I LOVE this movie❕❕❕ Everything, the drama 🎭, the costumes 🧵🪡, the effects 🎬🎥, the lighting 💡🕯, the music 🎼, EVERYTHING❕ It is cinematic gold 🏆

Scary how far ahead of other filmmakers Eisenstein was. Nobody has ever used juxtaposition better.

6:50 The protodeacon singing toast is the great Russian singer bass profundo Maxim Mikhailov.

I was blessed enough to have an English lit. teacher in high school that introduced us to foreign film .I have been hooked ever since.

Thank you so much for the English subtitles! Absolutely magnificent classic!

🇫🇷. Merveilleux document. J’ai ce film chez moi et ne me lasse pas de regarder cette Illustration de la Grande ’Histoire Russe. Ce grand cinéma impressionniste russe devrait être diffusé dans tous nos « ciné-club ». Et cette riche Histoire fascinante … ❤️🇷🇺❤️🇷🇺❤️🇷🇺

Grandiose reconstitution historique en deux parties, esthétiquement superbe, “c’est une fresque, c’est une architecture, c’est un opéra”, a écrit Éric Rohmer. Mille merci !!!! Eisenstein

Dear Mosfilms: I appreciate the information u give us especially the release date. And at least what I’ve seen, no ads! Plus excellent prints: keep up the highest standards 😊

Fantastic and incredibly actual! A cinematographic masterpiece and a geopolitical master book!

Ive watched the first moments of this and the gorgeous costumes and the incredible interpretations of all 5he characters is blowing my mind.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Shout out to you Ivan, hope you’re well. Your souls been prayed for if you’ve been wondering about that.

While wondering how to describe what I liked so much about this great film, I came across this in Wikipedia which says it well: “Nikolai Cherkasov's [and the other actors’] style of acting was realistic, but highly stylised and intense.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Il y a soixante ans que ce film m'a ébloui et je le redécouvre pour la quatrième fois avec la même curiosité ...

A famous Italian alpine photographer used to take shots only in B/W and sepia. His photos are still referred to by alpinists for detail and clarity. It is true with this film and I enjoyed the melodrama which created the spirit of the movie. Thank you Mosfilm 👍

The number of people sent to the scaffold by Ivan the Terrible was less than that of many European monarchs of those times. Compared to them, he is simply kind Ivan.

Sublime. Magnificent. Monumental. Thank-you.

Absolute masterpiece.

Russian history is so interesting. Scandinavian ancestors just like us. We don't learn much about it in the West.

Very good film really enjoyed watching well made 👍 TZAR IVAN THE TERRIBLE MY FAVOURITE TZAR 😀 👌 ANDREW SOUTH WALES UK 👍 👌 😀 🇬🇧

Приятно внимание и оценка англоязычных зрителей к этой картине❤ мы, в свою очередь, обожаем гениального Шекспира❤

What a fantastic film. That quartet of a great director/writer, fabulous cinematography, music, and actors blew me away.

Should be same quality as "Alexander Nevsky" and had some same cast members. Great movie, a classic.

This is visual masterpiece. But also a revealing look into how religion and autocracy feed on each other, to the detriment of all.

Thank you so much for uploading this. I have been searching so much for this masterpiece 🙏

"we will make order on our own"... BRAVO MOSCOW!!!

Very theatrical. Reminds me of Shakespeare for the photographic black & white. Grandiose, for sure ! So far, I have watched 28 mn. Good Nite all !

Wonderfully restored. Both sound and vision

This is like going to the cinema in the old days. Love it.

Thank you so very much for this MosFilm!

Great film, great music!

Utterly fabulous for its shadowey gloom and the close-ups of exagerated eye-rolling and expressive facial contortions ~ Being British I was intrigued with the history alluded to of the time that Queen Elizabeth the 1st of England was said by Ivan as "My Sister" and that as an ally to Ivan Elizabeth of England sent military aid to assist Ivan's warring campaigns.

the perfect most perfect masterpiece

Magnificent movie!!!

"spines of those who oppose the unity of russia should be broken" HAHAHA excellent scriptwriter and the facial expressions of all performers, excellent director...

Thank you so much for uploading this masterpiece to RU-vid! ❤

Thank you for the upload. It's a shame Eisenstein didn't get to complete the 3rd part.

Amazing. Thank you!

A masterpiece.

Magnificent. Print, score, acting, subject.

イワン雷帝のカラー撮影部分は黒澤明も絶賛している。「乱」の仲代達矢の衣装はまさに「イワン雷帝」

The man who wrote this was what we call an Uber Chad. Sergei Eisenstein wrote the film for Stalin who had a fancy for Ivan the Terrible. But his first release of the film had Ivan repent for his sins. Stalin was outraged and demanded the film be changed. Eisenstei agreed to make a second part to the film where Ivan goes back to his terrible ways but again by the end Ivan is in a church, repenting. Eisenstei thought thought this was what Stalin needed to see and Stalin thought Eisenstei needed to see the inside of a cage until a few years later when he died.

An ambassador from the court of Elizabeth I of England to the Tsar's court, said that the Russian boyars wore their wealth in their clothing...since Eisenstein wrote and directed the film at Stalin's request, the costumes must have been exceptional.....

Slava Bogu! Slava Rusiji!

Wonderful copy of this Masterpiece. It looks clear and pristine. Thanks so much🎥🎥🎥

Cherkasov. Eisenstein. Prokofiev. ⭐️

This is a great film and a perfect compliment to “Alexander Nevsky” and visually stunning as well as a work of art,with the attributes of the stage and the vast vista of cinema..

Grandissimo capolavoro purtroppo l ultimo del grande regista sovietico Pietra miliare tra i film storici

Thank you very much wanted this for long time …

Una magnífica obra de arte. La ambientación, el guión, la dirección... espectacular

"The two parts of Eisenstein's "Ivan the Terrible" are epic in scope, awesome in visuals, and nonsensical in story. It is one of those works that has proceeded directly to the status of Great Movie without going through the intermediate stage of being a good movie. I hope earnest students of cinema will forgive me when I say every serious movie lover should see it -- once." - Roger Ebert

This film is a work of cinematic genius. Nothing like it will be made again.

And let's look at the good European rulers: During his reign, King Charles IX executed approximately 33 thousand people who were objectionable to him. Kindness itself! King Henry VIII of England . During his reign, Henry executed 72 thousand people. In addition to numerous mistresses, he had 6 official wives, two of whom he also executed, accusing of witchcraft. An educator in one word!!! Queen Elizabeth I of Ireland and England was called "Great" by Europeans, and grateful English merchants, whom she patronized, were nicknamed "Good Lizzie" During her reign, Elizabeth I executed 89 thousand people. By all accounts, Ivan the Terrible executed from 6 to 8 thousand people. But he is the only one who is bad and formidable!!! European double standards....

great movie.

Obrigado, Mosfilm! Cultura é realidade!

Ivan The Terrible Part One, Part Two, and Alexander Nevsky needs a blu-ray release for Canada/America

Peter Weller found inspiration in Ivan's slow staccato movements for playing Robocop

Brilliant acting of everyone as well original dubbing....ezestein wanted gorgeous looking and gifted mister nikolaj kostantinovic cerkasov also for beautiful movie alexander nevskij

Was fascinated to see that this was produced in 1944 ! The German war machine was still raging across Russia and Leningrad was still under siege ! This boggles the mind ! Perhaps it's why this masterpiece was shot in black and white when films in color had begun in earnest 10 years prior, although there are a few color scenes towards the end of part 2. The director had also filmed other classic films including "The Battleship Potemkin" in 1925 and " Alexander Nevsky" in 1938. Interesting fact- Although commissioned by Stalin himself, he banned the release of this film which was not released until 1958, five years after Stalin's death. The reason it was banned was that Stalin though it showed Ivan in a "bad light". Stalin idolized Ivan and modeled his actions after his hero.

A masterpiece

Супостаты придумали именовать Иоанна "Тэррибль" = Ужасный. А на самом деле, Грозный означает Строгий.

So in the beginning of the film, after the coronation, Ivan announces a special military operation.

grande film!!!!!

Has not lost its topicality even today.

I never found this movie boring. There's always something going on, always something to look at and admire. (The religious icons are frightening.) If it's possible to just give yourself over to both the material and the style, you'll enjoy this film. It's not like films you are used to. The acting isn't realistic; it's expressionistic, as is the direction generally.

Film making par excellence. Every shot drives the narrative and the plot. Symbolism in almost every shot. Of course, not to everyones taste. A few historical inaccuracies as well but which historical film has been 100 % accurate?

I never cared much about the Russian language in the past, until I watched "Alexander Nevsky" and "Ivan the Terrible"! Now, I must learn this glorious language: it will soothe my soul after having had to learn English (this BARBARIAN language) at the age of ten.

Finally a great film uploaded by Mosfilm, though it's not as great as Eisenstein's silent films.

Esta obra de arte,no es posible que no venga subtitulada en ESPAÑOL,priva a miles de personas de acceder a la comprension de esta cultura

Thanks

What a mamouth project. The props, the sets, the costumes. Wow.

I heard somewhere that this was one of Stalin's favorite films.

Ivan IV “the Terrible” was a great modernizer in Russian history, comparable to Peter the Great and Joseph Stalin. The thing is, for the mass of commoners, modernization initiated by the State invariably meant immense suffering. Muscovy at the time of his rule had a terrible shortage of administrative talent. As a result, Ivan’s many ambitious plans were ruined by sheer incompetence-his own and by his henchmen. According to witness accounts, by the end of his rule many parts of Russia’s heartland were deserted by people. Those who hadn’t been taken for cannon fodder in Ivan’s military expeditions or hadn’t starved to death, simply headed for the hills away from the government’s taxmen and recruiters. Among Ivan the Terrible’s lasting legacy was: Annihilation of a big part of the landed aristocracy, in an attempt to avert a Magna Carta kind of challenge to his power. This exacerbated the dearth of administrative talent in the country, disrupted the established power networks and ultimately led to the Time of Troubles, when Russians almost lost their statehood to the Catholic Poles. The first systematic attempt to re-establish the control over the fluvial trade routes from Norhern Europe to the Mediterranean and Caspian markets that we lost in the 12th-13th century. During the era of Varangians, that control was the source of wealth that fed the rise of Kievan Rus. Ivan managed to open the circumferential route from the White Sea to the Caspian Sea-but miserably failed to do the same about the Varangian route from the Baltic to Black Sea. Devastation of Novgorod and Pskov. These old rich principalities stopped to be significant centers of economic and political power. These three negative factors forever tarnished his name among Russia’s educated class. Especially many in the clergy made sure that bad news about Ivan the Terrible remained for posterity. Ivan confiscated much of the properties they amassed under the rule of the Chinigizindes. Also, the House of Romanov contributed to remembering him as a sadistic, incompetent tyrant: they didn’t want competition for the throne on the part of the Rurikid descendants. (In Muscovy, there were no contemporary chronicles that called Ivan IV “terrible”. The first among Russians to use the moniker was the court historian Vasily Tatishchev in the 18th century. He possibly tried to mark a distance between the enlightened rule of the House of Romanov and the barbaric era of the Rurikids.)

It's interesting to note this timeframe of Russian history and the Orthodox church coincide with Martin Luther's break from the Catholic Church...make of it what you will.

Nikolai cherkasov was really professional...as i know he was a great looking man in reality but he didn't refuse to become ugly when he had to play not handsome and evil persons

«Грозный» - прилагательное, образованное от слова «гроза», для лучшего понимания оригинального значения слова, можно представить человека из какой-нибудь художественной сцены, с появлением которого небо охватывают тучи с дождём, а по небу распространяются раскаты молний с громом, лицо которого сурово и под величественным и могучим взглядом которого, все опускают глаза и головы.

"i will come back when summoned by common people"...

«Грозный» - прилагательное, образованное от слова «гроза», для лучшего понимания оригинального значения слова, можно представить человека из какой-нибудь художественной сцены, с появлением которого небо охватывают тучи с дождём, а по небу распространяются раскаты молний с громом, лицо которого сурово и под величественным взглядом которого, все опускают глаза и головы.

Hurraaaaah!

Singers are really good too

this used to be my favorite movie when I was 15 y.o., lol

por favor los de habla hispana no somos antagonistas de esta gran cultura, concede que subtitulen al español. por justicia

I recall watching this on BBC 2 ,i believe, when i was very young 45 or 50 years ago , and this stark visage remains vivid to this day. Always wondered how closely the actors and director were watched by even more sinister forces than those depicted on screen.

Pure brilliance. Stalin gave this the go ahead no doubt, but art is art .

c'est magnifiqueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Thanks mosfillm

WOW. !!!!!!

"liar! the moscow tsar hasnt been crushed!" thus begun the ring of loyalists of ivan the moscow tsar for a strong russia state for russians..

Great movie - love the old classics. I wonder if President Putin is a fan.

Please read Sergei Eisenstein's books: FILM FORM and FILM SENSE. Invaluable. The theatrical synchronization of image mixed with Sergei Prokofiev's stirring music! From drawings to film score to create pure choreography!

Wonder what Prokofiev wouldve sounded like if he got to score some American or British films? Its too bad he passed in 1953..... he might've been great to do the 1956 WAR AND PEACE!