Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Hunter L — 15 Jun 2008

A masterful, revolutionary exercise in editing and storytelling.

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Hunter L on 15 Jun 2008.

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

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