I found this to be an interesting- almost bohemian movie. It should be noted that the only reason I can call it a movie is that it was filmed by a director and screened to an audience. As the prelude states (or warns, to some), there is no plot, no actors, and no general direction. This is what intrigues me.
I would call it a documentary. A documentary of normal Russian culture during the time of filming. The director walks around with the camera, shooting the general population- some are aware, others not so much. And the best part is... people just keep living there lives as they would if there is NO camera. A documentary in every sense. I enjoyed it, and the soundtrack added to the Russian flavor.
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It is kind of interesting to wonder how one might interpret this type of thing if it were being shown on tv and you just happened to start viewing right after the opening credits and opening "manifesto" had been shown. Would one interpret it as a film? As a documentary? As a random collage? Or would it seem to be saying something?
ReplyDeleteI think we'll find when we re-examine a few parts of it tomorrow that he is most definitely trying to accomplish some specific things with the film.