Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Sylvester K — 14 Jul 2016
Dziga Vertov's high-concept documentary is an inventive Soviet-era film which reprises the inspirations of cinema's forefathers.
Vertov harks back to the good old days of film for film's sake; the documentation of observations, and the grand illusion of camera trickery. Its simplistic 'camera-only' concept echoes a true love of cinema and sets out to emphasise the power of film as a standalone art form - at its strongest when separated from contrived plots, forced mediums or borrowed baggage.
Somehow, Man with a Movie Camera is both before and ahead of its time. In looking back to the age of experimentation, it looks forward to a future of innovation - and invents its fair share of standout cinematic firsts along the way.
This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Sylvester K on 14 July 2016.
Man with a Movie Camera has generally received very positive reviews.
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