Sunday, January 27, 2008

Man With the Movie Camera (1929)

Some kind soul has uploaded this Soviet masterpiece of experimental cinema up in 9 pieces. To try and explain this movie is not easy - it's a whole day in Moscow recorded by director Vertov...I'm not really able to give it justice in a few flip phrases - maybe it's the forerunner of films like -koyaanisqatsi - if that's any help - but anyway I recommend you give it a try - it's a fascinating piece of art that is unique and artistically up there with the great films of cinema - try it - but at least watch a few reels as it is really a film like no other. By the way if anyone from our band is reading this have a look - Susan and I think this would make a great projection at a gig. See what you think...