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The Importance of Battleship Potemkin and the Soviet Theory of Montage
04:46 - 09:12 (04:25)
The film Battleship Potemkin was a landmark in film history due to its use of the Soviet theory of montage. This theory emphasizes the impact of the juxtaposition of shots rather than a smooth sequence of shots, and is demonstrated in iconic scenes such as the old baby carriage going down the steps.
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The latest episode is the last in the old studio and the hosts are moving to a new one.
04:46 - 05:08 (00:21)
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The latest episode is the last in the old studio and the hosts are moving to a new one. They express neutral feelings and discuss a movie.
ChapterThe Importance of Battleship Potemkin and the Soviet Theory of Montage
EpisodeSelects: Some Movies That Changed Filmmaking
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The first screen movie was Workers Leaving the Lumiere Factory which is only 47 seconds long and is considered boring.
05:08 - 07:39 (02:31)
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The first screen movie was Workers Leaving the Lumiere Factory which is only 47 seconds long and is considered boring. By the time 30 years had passed, the movies started having narratives and were being banned.
ChapterThe Importance of Battleship Potemkin and the Soviet Theory of Montage
EpisodeSelects: Some Movies That Changed Filmmaking
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode discusses how the Russian or Soviet theory of montage impacted film history, specifically the Odessa Step Sequence and its notable parts, including the use of juxtapositions and rhythmic shots to tell a story.
07:39 - 09:12 (01:32)
Summary
This episode discusses how the Russian or Soviet theory of montage impacted film history, specifically the Odessa Step Sequence and its notable parts, including the use of juxtapositions and rhythmic shots to tell a story.