Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Ryan H — 24 Aug 2011

Silent film montage of daily life in 1920's Russia - sort of an ancient Koyaanisqatsi. In Soviet Russia, montage films you!

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Ryan H on 24 Aug 2011.

Man with a Movie Camera has generally received very positive reviews.

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