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[Johann]

Part of the Silent Sunday Nights series hosted by Jacqueline Stewart, this was a gem.

Made by Walther Ruttman, this silent evoked Eisenstein and Dziga Vertov with it’s rhythm and documentary style.
It shows us one day in Berlin in the twenties, after WWI and before Hitler’s Nazis.
It’s in 5 reels, or “Akts”, and it is impressive.
It shows us how Industrious Germany was, how advanced they were for their time, with trains,factories, newsprint, communications and even bakeries.
It starts with early morning and finishes with the night.
I’d never seen this one before, and being a fan of Vertov, I was riveted.
Fast cuts, interesting camera angles, time-capsule effects, terrific film.
A must-see.

[Chris Knipp]

Thanks for the tip.

[Johann]

Just thought I'd move this thread up in the queue.
Re-reading it brings back memories.