La Cinémathèque française : S. M. Eisenstein Dans le cadre de sa mission de mise à disposition de ressources documentaires sur le cinéma, notamment à travers sa collection de sites Internet monographiques et thématiques, la Cinémathèque française met en ligne une mise à jour de la bibliographie sur S. M. Eisenstein, publiée à l'origine en 1998 à l'occasion du 100e anniversaire de la naissance du réalisateur et théoricien du cinéma soviétique. Count Dracula's Legend Tracking Dracula» Places to explore» Upcoming Dracula themed tours Dracula – Beyond the Legend» Bram Stoker’s inspiration» Who was Vlad Dracula ? " We Draculs have a right to be proud… I am the last of my kind " – Dracula, from Bram Stoker’s Dracula Some say that Transylvania sits on one of Earth's strongest magnetic fields and its people have extra-sensory perception. The newly published Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies: Compendium Monstrum allows readers to get acquainted with the attractions of the Romanian region of Transylvania from a 19th-century perspective. It includes information on sights associated with Vlad the "must-sees", and even highlights the wildlife of the region. Tales of the supernatural had been circulating in Romanian folklore for centuries when Irish writer Bram Stoker picked up the thread and spun it into a golden tale of ghoulishness that has never been out of print since its first publication in 1897. Tracking Dracula Places to explore Bucharest Old Princely Court
History of Russian and Soviet cinema Russian cinema before 1917 Russian cinema between the 2 revolutions of 1917 Soviet cinema The 25 best films from 1908 to 1957 The 30 best films from 1958 to 1999 The 50 best documentaries of the 20th century Russian cinema 2003-2012 Selective bibliography (in French) Sélection bibliographique en français Aperçu général (1919-1998) : Cinéma soviétique par Bernard Eisenchitz (Encyclopédie Universalis). Texte d'une quinzaine de pages rédigé par un éminent spécialiste du cinéma russe. Période prérévolutionnaire : Le cinéma russe avant la révolution. Recueil d'articles rédigés par 10 spécialistes français ou russes. 1896-1958 : Histoire du cinéma russe et soviétique par Jay Leyda (L'Age d'Homme), 1976 Livre fondateur essentiel rédigé par un historien américain qui fut étudiant à l'école de cinéma de Moscou et assistant d'Eisenstein 1896-1980 : Le Cinéma russe et soviétique sous la direction de Jean-Loup Passek (Centre Georges Pompidou), 1981 1954-1992 : - 1954-1986 : La pellicule et les ciseaux.
Dracula: The Terrifying Truth The rugged Transylvanian Alps provide one of the most spectacular landscapes in Europe. Hawks soar around the craggy, snow-covered peaks, while bears and chamois take refuge in the dense forests below. Medieval villages and the ruins of once-proud castles can abruptly materialize through the mist, as if daring outsiders to uncover their secrets. Transylvania also produced a leader known as a defender of the Christian faith, a Romanian hero, and a subhuman monster. The Order of the Dragon Vlad, or Dracula, was born in 1431 in Transylvania into a noble family. "Dracula" means "son of Dracul" in Romanian. Warrior in Chains Dracula lived in a time of constant war. Dracula was imprisoned, first by the Turks, who hauled him away in chains, and later by the Hungarians. Vlad the Impaler From 1448 until his death in 1476, Dracula ruled Walachia and Transylvania, both part of Romania today. Dracula earned another nickname, "Vlad Tepes" (pronounced tsep-pesh), which means "Vlad the Impaler."
Dracula was born in 1431 in the Transylvanian city of Sighisoara The Real Dracula By John Fasulo Who is the real Dracula? When the name “Dracula” is mentioned, should we refer to the undead blood-sucking vampire who sleeps in coffins and transforms into a bat, or should we reflect upon a fifteenth century Romanian prince with an obsession for impalement? Raymond McNally and Radu Florescu (a descendant of Dracula’s younger brother) dedicated their lives to finding the truth about the historical Dracula, and translated hundreds of Romanian, Russian, and German accounts in their book, In Search of Dracula. The real Dracula, Vlad Tepes III Dracula, was born during the winter months of 1431 in the Transylvanian fortress of Sighisoara, located in Romania.[2] Dracula’s father, Vlad II, had three sons: the eldest, Mircea; Vlad, who kept his namesake; and Radu, who would come to be known as “The Handsome.” However, the political situation in Wallachia remained unstable after Vlad Dracul seized the throne. My sacred mission is to bring order to Romania.
The Real Dracula - Vlad the Impaler was the Real Dracula Vlad the Impaler did not resemble the stereotypical Dracula character we think of today. Having lived from 1431 to 1476, Vlad the Impaler was a ruler of Wallachia, a region of Romania. Vlad the Impaler was also known as Vlad III and Vlad Tepes. He was a prince known for his cruelty and propensity to impale anyone who got in his way. Dracula Sites in Romania The Making of a Real DraculaRaised in Targoviste, Vlad and his brother Radu were sent away as hostages. Vlad the ImpalerWord of Vlad's merciless cruelty spread around Europe due to the use of the printing press. Dracula Photos While Vlad ruled from Targoviste, which was the capital of Wallachia at this time, Vlad declared war on the Turks, but reportedly frightened off their invasion by displaying a field of some 20,000 impaled captives from Turkey and Bulgaria. The Real Dracula's DemiseThe demise of the real Dracula can perhaps be attributed to his brother Radu, who wanted to form an alliance with the Turks once more.