Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Art S — 28 Mar 2009

Non-stop rhythmic montage and the invention of a cinematic language.

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Art S on 28 Mar 2009.

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

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