Sergei Eisenstein, a Soviet film director, is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century. His work has had a profound impact on the art and structure of cinema, particularly his theory of montage. Born on January 22, 1898, Eisenstein died on February 11, 1948.
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