I have always been interested in Eisenstein but this is the first film of his which i have seen. The way he uses the camera is magnificent as well as the commandeering of so many extras. How did he do it??
The use of extras is very important however as it portrays the scale of the bolschevik revolution and the different factions of people involved within it.
The added emotional guidance of music increases the involvement and response to the film, although i must admit to losing my way occasionally due to the rapid shifts between different peoples within the revolution.
Overall, well worth the watch and surely very influential in its camera technique and scale.
The use of extras is very important however as it portrays the scale of the bolschevik revolution and the different factions of people involved within it.
The added emotional guidance of music increases the involvement and response to the film, although i must admit to losing my way occasionally due to the rapid shifts between different peoples within the revolution.
Overall, well worth the watch and surely very influential in its camera technique and scale.