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I still find Vertov more interesting in the abstract than in the concrete, but his movies should be seen, particularly because they so often serve as inspiration for politically committed filmmakers.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Enthusiasm: Symphony of Donbas
1930 · 1h 7m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Elizaveta Svilova
,
Dziga Vertov
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Enthusiasm: Symphony of Donbas
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An audiovisual symphony that delves into the industrial, agrarian, and cultural fabric of the Donbas region during the inaugural Soviet Five Year Plan. It spotlights anti-religious campaigns, propagandistic marches, and the vibrant athletic culture of its time.
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