"Man with a Movie Camera" is different from any of the avant-garde films we have seen so far. It is about the beauty of everyday life. I agree with the poster who mentioned that the film is a way of recording life's ordinary yet beautiful moments whose details humans are unable to preserve. The music was very moving for me as it allowed me to fully connect to why Vertov made this film. The soprano's beautiful voice not only went well with the various scenes of the women, but also made me realize the amazing capabilities of the human race.
I also noticed the importance of contrast in many aspects of the film. This included contrast in social class between those filmed. This was evident in many scenes, including the ones of people riding in streetcars while others rode in a horse and buggy. This contrast might not only have a political meaning, but it added to the visual rhythm of the whole film that was so intricately created through the use of specific editing techniques, including super-imposing and split-screens. I especially found the interweaving of images portraying marriage, divorce, birth, and death to perfectly portray the stages and moods of life. Overall, I was pleased with the film "Man with a Movie Camera". It reiterated the idea of cherishing life’s everyday moments.
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