Review of Ménilmontant (1926) by Kevin N — 22 Oct 2009
One of the greatest short films I've ever seen, and a revolution in story-telling. Crisp and visceral editing make this brisk forty minutes nothing short of hypnotic, and Kirsanoff's obviously brilliant vision becomes engulfing in the final product.
Nadia Sibirskaia puts on one of the most jaw-dropping performances to be found in the cinema of the 1920s, a heartfelt and delicate piece of naturalism which remains just as stunning now as it ever could have been.
This is often considered a part of the early avant-garde film movement, but the images come across so logically to me that they define that kind of categorization.
This review of Ménilmontant (1926) was written by Kevin N on 22 Oct 2009.
Ménilmontant has generally received very positive reviews.
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