Battleship Potemkin
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Drama, History, War, Classics, 03-Dec-1926
Battleship Potemkin (1925), directed by Sergei Eisenstein, is one of the most influential films in cinema history. Set during the 1905 Russian Revolution, the film dramatizes the mutiny of the crew aboard the battleship Potemkin and their battle against oppressive officers. Known for its innovative montage techniques, the film explores themes of rebellion and social justice, using groundbreaking editing to heighten the emotional impact. It’s a key example of Soviet propaganda, blending art and politics to inspire change. The Odessa Steps sequence is one of its most iconic and widely studied moments in cinematic history.
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