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Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames

1982·Movie
2h 15min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
IMDb5.8

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

American journalist John Reed travels to Mexico during the Mexican Revolution and interviews Francisco Villa. At the same time, we learn about his relationship with his lover Mabel Dodge, his participation in the Patterson strike, and his work as a reporter during World War I.
Russian RevolutionMexican RevolutionHistorical EpicPolitical DramaEarly 20th CenturyWarfare and ConflictSocial UpheavalRevolutionary Movements

Crew

Directed by:
Sergei Bondarchuk, Igor Petrov
Written by:
Sergei Bondarchuk, Valentin Ezhov, John Reed
Produced by:
Konstantin Stenkin, Pablo Buelna, Valeriy Malkov
Composed by:
Yuri Mikhailov, Aleksandr Pogosyan, Jorge Eras

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Is Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames?

2 h 15 min

Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames runs 2 h 15 min.

What language is Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames in?

RussianItalianSpanish

It was made in Russian, with some Italian, Spanish. Produced in Italy, Mexico, Russia.