Man With A Movie Camera, first shown in 1929 and directed by socialist; Vertov, can be related to multiple artistic movements including constructivism and modernism. constructivism was an art movement which emphasises the importance of the construction over the final product. the focus on the filming process during the film coveys this constructivist element. constructivism also celebrates industrialisation, and this is reflected through the films idealisation of modernity and the new soviet society. additionally, modernism is a movement which aims to portray a fascination with modern life, and at the same time presents art in a diverse way, rejecting classical art aimed at both portraying and interesting the bourgeoisie. 'Man With a Movie Camera' embodies these features through its focus on the films production, and its inclusion of people from all sects of life, more specifically average workers who coalesce in the interest of communism. V ertov utilises the double exposur...
Hi Elliott,
ReplyDeleteYou make some good points here but overall this post is lacking the depth of response to be considered useful.
Think about giving examples to your answer, you mention that the film borrows recognisable genre conventions...but what were these conventions? When and where would we recognise them from?
You are accurate in what you are saying but we need to see you consistently backing up the assertions you make. This runs right through your research to your essay answers.
If you could add to this answer with giving specific examples to points made it will transform this into a very useful revision resource.
All the best
Mr Cooper