image poetry

Jamarcus 2022-04-19 09:02:11

It seems that mentioning montage must mention Eisenstein, mentioning the movie.

It is true that the film is the best model of montage theory, but I think that in the era of Bourne 3, Blair the Witch and other DV vomiting works, this film is not fast paced, even a lot of fifty or sixty. The era's film is shorter than it is.

What I appreciate is that the composition has a sufficient sense of form, and the coverage is well done. Moreover, the films of the 1920s have created scenes that are not inferior to today's. These are far ahead of their time.

Looking at the film, it makes people feel like a video poem, or an influence symphony, that is to say, whether it is from the story, subtitles or composition, it is very formal and freehand, the authenticity is put aside, and some scenes are often repeated and strengthened. Rendering, much like how a symphony develops. There are exactly five movements, reminiscent of Mahler, but unfortunately there is no vocal in the last chapter.

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  • Candace 2021-12-20 08:01:14

    The power of montage! Today, nearly 100 years later, Eisenstein’s advanced and timeless editing techniques are still used in countless movies.

  • Jany 2021-12-20 08:01:14

    What's awesome is not just montages, but also extremely oppressive motion shots and composition. In addition, I think that the political propaganda film should be made with silent films, and the slogan-like call signs are minimized and rely on images to instigate.

Battleship Potemkin quotes

  • Matyushenko: To the turret... Guys! It's time!

  • Commander Golikov: Back, scoundrels! That way is not for you! I'll shoot you all like dogs!