MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA - REVISION/ CITY SYMPHONY ASSIGNMENT
MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA REVISION
BEGGINING SEQUENCE
- Film without scenario
- Experimental film
- Visible events
- Expression of 'current' Russian society
- Cinematic communication
- Without the aid of inter-titles
- Music behind the track, modernism
- Without the aid of theatre
- "Truely international absolute language" - up for interpretation
- "Author supervisor" - Dziga Vertov
- Train sounds in the background
IN WHAT WAYS IS VERTOV'S MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA A 'CITY SYMPHONY?
Dziga Vertov's Man with a Movie Camera could be considered a 'city symphony', mainly due to the parallel sound; further celebrating the new social and political revolution. The joyous non-diegetic music, played in a major key, emphasises what Vertov really wants to present with his film: the positives to new technology and futurism. He also celebrates, the ideas of constructivism via the usage of the new technology as to how he incorporates the music into the film. The train sounds in the background, further express the futuristic element to the film; having a huge effect on the thoughts of the spectator.
Xander a clear and engaging approach to this working title. Your interpretation of how Vertov creates a 'city symphony' brings out the vital influences leading to his film: technology, optimism, a celebratory tone and the rhythm of modern life. Your discussion of parallel sound effectively brings these ideas into view.
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