By any accounts, a masterpiece
simply outstanding, thoughtful, shot compostion; various styles
higher key than 'Grapes of Wrath', in general
deep focus; always one action offsetting another
crowd scenes and so on
builds up reliable space
match cuts to show continuity and repetition; enter into time
actually very sharp narrative
enables moments where its slows, incredible sequences
can see time passing: frequently wordless passages
use of master shots, moving in, within the shot, in analytical editing
frequent use of Soviet/ Martial framing, heroism
refusal to overdramatise; stays on the master-shot
plot at once deeply nostalgic, but also recognises differences
clear socialist message
moments of humour mixed in
really begins to sing; repeitious images, entering into the film's time
Work of a master
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