Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Paul S — 20 May 2008

Aweseome editing and montage. Dziga is a good man.

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Paul S on 20 May 2008.

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

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