Man With a Movie Camera

Huey McEvoy

What's referred to now as a "gamechanger". What the camera shows (and how the editing presents it), seems so fresh that it's incredible to think this was the first time many of these techniques were used. But more than a film school boxticker, it's a very moving, witty and successful account of A Day In The Life of the ordinary and the extraordinary. (The version scored by Cinematic Orchestra is highly recommended).

anarresti

Such a wonderful thing that this alien genius piece of art was produced when cinema was still quite young. And, maybe, that makes sense. Because it celebrates all the potential the art form had at the time, making us watch both the work of a cameraman and be apreciative of his image seeking quest and the edited artfull result. It probably still is one of the most brilliantly edited movies of all times. Timeless?

Umberto L.

Not one of the Top Ten films of all-time, in my opinion, yet a GREAT unmissable silent picture. Making a smart use of film-editing and random pieces of Russian everyday life, Vertov (unconsciously?) foresaw the main route of a century. I have never seen a collection of beautiful documentary shots getting to a result so cohesive, clever and stupendous.

Checkpoint Charlie

A early testament to the power and potential of the film camera and its operator's ability in capturing life and refitting it to establish its own frame of mind and, better still, its own essence of being.

Harry Rossi

I think this is one of those films that is more important than it is entertaining, but still has some very interesting stuff. I wish I was a bit more engaged than I was but definitely worth seeing. The camerawork in this film is absolutely spectacular and thats the real reason to see it. However it's very detached which is why I think I wasn't 100% engaged.

Kai White

One of the more unique experiences in film, Vertov (with a huge assist from his brother as the rather acrobatic cameraman) gives us a day in the life of Russia. For good measure, there's also a dancing crawfish. This is the rare film that seeks to turn convention upside down, and I'd say it manages that feat rather gleefully.

Lorna Singh

An amazing,important work of art. Shows the power of film to educate re history and,most of all,to celebrate life.

Sefer Taslı Sapık

What an amazing Turkish movie with brilliant montage techniques. Kudos to his wife Yeizaveta Svilova. Greetings from Çorum.