Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Isabel F — 18 Jan 2011

Loved it from the get-go - the bustle, the daily life, the amazing tram sequences. A great exercise on filming, editing, sound...

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Isabel F on 18 Jan 2011.

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

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