1812
Sep 07, 1912 · 41m
Director
Vasiliy Goncharov, Kai Hansen, Aleksandr UralskyOverview
Made in 1912, this film has become known as one of the greatest pieces of pre-Soviet cinema. The silent film tells the story of the Patriotic war of 1812 when Napoleon attempted to invade Russia. This joint French and Russian film sparked major excitement in Moscow at its premier screening and continues to entertain audiences throughout the world today. The 32-minute silent film was the point of origin for some of the more advanced camera techniques used today. Sirotin of the Voice of Russia said that, “The film is interesting to spectators even today and is frequently shown both in Russia and abroad.”
Cast of 1812
Crew of 1812
About 1812
What is 1812 about?
Made in 1912, this film has become known as one of the greatest pieces of pre-Soviet cinema. The silent film tells the story of the Patriotic war of 1812 when Napoleon attempted to invade Russia. This joint French and Russian film sparked major excitement in Moscow at its premier screening and continues to entertain audiences throughout the world today. The 32-minute silent film was the point of…
When was 1812 released?
1812 was released on September 7, 1912.
How long is 1812?
1812 runs 41 minutes.
Who directed 1812?
1812 was directed by Vasiliy Goncharov, Kai Hansen and Aleksandr Uralsky.
Who is in the cast of 1812?
The cast of 1812 includes Pavel Knorr (Napoleon), Aleksandra Goncharova, Andrey Gromov, Vasiliy Goncharov and A. Veskov.