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Alexandre Alexeieff

Directing
Updated: May 16, 2026
6Total Films
6.2 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 1, 1901
Birth Place: Kazan, Russian Empire [now Tatarstan, Russia]

About Alexandre Alexeieff

Russian-born French experimental short artist who with his wife, American-born Claire Parker, invented the pinscreen animation technique. He is most known for designing the prologue sequence for Orson Welles's The Trial. He grew up in Constantinople, then the Ottoman Empire. His landmark work, Night on Bald Mountain (1933) was a fusion of musical piece and imagery, seven years before Wait Disney attempted the same piece as part of Fantasia (1940). Two years later he would produce the first promotional film in France made in color.

Alexandre Alexeieff Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Alexandre Alexeieff reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Alexandre Alexeieff's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Alexandre Alexeieff's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Pinscreen, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Alexandre Alexeieff Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alexandre Alexeieff's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Alexandre Alexeieff has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Why Pinscreen? Archive footage Flop Similar →
2009 Jacques Drouin: In Relief Archive Footage Flop Similar →
2002 Dreams about Alfeoni Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1973 Pinscreen - Average Similar →
1962 Alexeïeff at Work on 'The Nose': Rushes Self Flop Similar →
1960 At the Pinboard - Flop Similar →

Alexandre Alexeieff - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alexandre Alexeieff?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alexandre Alexeieff is "Pinscreen" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has Alexandre Alexeieff acted in?

Alexandre Alexeieff has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alexandre Alexeieff?

Other notable films include "Dreams about Alfeoni", "At the Pinboard", and "Alexeïeff at Work on 'The Nose': Rushes".

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