Which film director, born in Riga in 1898, made the film Battleship Potemkin?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Sergei Eisenstein
- Step 1: Eisenstein was born in Riga. Step 2. His film of 1925 is a classic of silent cinema. Answer: Sergei Eisenstein. Why not the others: The others were directors from other countries.
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